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Gale Warning

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Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border

Starts Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 16, 5:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 3:10 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT 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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