Gale Warning

Active

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, 4:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 16, 3:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 15, 9:45 AM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 4 PM EDT /3 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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