Gale Watch for Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI; Black River To Ontonagon MI +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Black River To Ontonagon MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, 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 and 10 more
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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 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, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI,...
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...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI 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 Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * 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 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:58AM EDT until October 16 at 2:00PM 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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