Gale Watch

Active

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

Starts Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 16, 5:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 14, 11:09 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft possible.

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

* 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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