Gale Watch for Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore; 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 from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
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What you need to know
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- 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
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What is happening
What: Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake Superior East of a...
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...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued July 20 at 11:04AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM 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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