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Gale Watch

Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN; and 6 more

Ended Oct 12, 7:00 PM CDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 12, 4:00 AM CDT
Until
Oct 12, 7:00 PM CDT
Issued
Oct 11, 2:23 AM CDT
Updated
2 times, last Oct 11, 9:52 AM CDT
Office
Duluth, MN
Number
16 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Superior

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

What
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
Where
Portions of Lake Superior.
When
From late tonight through Monday evening.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

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.

Every area 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; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

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