- In force from
- Oct 17, 9:55 AM CDT
- Until
- Oct 18, 7:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 12:49 AM CDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 17, 9:55 AM CDT
- Office
- Duluth, MN
- Number
- 123 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Minor, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Lake Superior
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
For Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, from Duluth, MN
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
- Where
- Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday 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.
For Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, from Duluth, MN
- What
- Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft.
- Where
- Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
- When
- Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, from Duluth, MN
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 32 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
- Where
- Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday 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.
For Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, from Duluth, MN
- What
- Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft.
- Where
- Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI.
- When
- Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
For Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI, from Duluth, MN
- What
- Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft.
- Where
- Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
- When
- Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
- Impacts
- Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
What to do
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Every area Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland; Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI
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