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Gale Watch

Active

Munising to Grand Marais MI; Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI; 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; Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* 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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