Gale Watch for Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, Port Wing to Sand Island WI
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 32 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 32 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 17 at 9:55AM CDT until October 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued October 17 at 9:55AM CDT until October 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Duluth MN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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