Gale Watch

Active

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; 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

Starts Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 16, 2:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 2:58 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

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.

Instructions

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.

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