Gale Watch for Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park
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What you need to know
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- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Lake Superior from Saxon...
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...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...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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Gale Watch issued October 11 at 3:35AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued October 11 at 2:31AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Marquette MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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