Gale Warning

Active

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; Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border

Starts Oct 17, 11:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 18, 5:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 4:59 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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