Gale Watch for Duluth MN to Port Wing WI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and 1 more
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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 11 at 2:23AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Gale Watch issued October 11 at 2:23AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Gale Watch issued October 11 at 2:23AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Gale Watch issued October 11 at 2:23AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Source and limitations
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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