Gale Watch

Active

Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN; Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN

Starts Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 16, 1:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 14, 2:55 AM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* 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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