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Gale Watch

Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI; Black River To Ontonagon MI; and 2 more

Ended Oct 16, 2:00 PM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 16, 2:00 PM EDT
Issued
Oct 14, 2:58 AM EDT
Updated
4 times, last Oct 14, 10:38 PM EDT
Office
Marquette, MI
Number
28 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Michigan Lake Superior

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON

What
North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible.
Where
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park.
When
From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
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 Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI; Black River To Ontonagon MI; Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI; Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park

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