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Gale Watch
ActiveLake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM
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Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
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Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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