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Gale Warning

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Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore; Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* 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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