Marine Weather Statement for 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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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... At 628 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to...
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Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... At 628 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located 13 nm north of The Western Lake Superior Buoy, moving east at 20 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:29AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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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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