Marine Weather Statement for Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI; St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay, Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
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What is happening
Water level gauges on the St. Mary's River continue to indicate rapidly changing water levels. Water level falls and rises may continue over the next several hours this evening. Largest changes in water levels...up to 3 to 4 feet or more...can be expected on upper portions of the river from Point Iroquois to the...
What the bulletin says to do
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Bulletin details
Water level gauges on the St. Mary's River continue to indicate rapidly changing water levels. Water level falls and rises may continue over the next several hours this evening. Largest changes in water levels...up to 3 to 4 feet or more...can be expected on upper portions of the river from Point Iroquois to the locks at Sault Ste.Marie. Water level changes up to one foot may occur from below the Soo Locks to Munuscong Lake. Mariners should be aware of rapidly rising and falling water levels...particularly for operators above the Soo Locks. Be sure to monitor marine radio for information on this situation.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gaylord MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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