Gale Warning

Active

Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI

Starts Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 16, 1:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Shore of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT 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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