Small Craft Advisory for Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI, Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and 3 more
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued September 6 at 2:00PM CDT until September 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued September 6 at 2:00PM CDT until September 8 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Duluth MN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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