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Gale Warning

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Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI

Starts Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 16, 1:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 15, 2:32 AM 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...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /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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