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Gale Watch

Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; 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

Until Oct 12, 8:00 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 12, 5:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 12, 8:00 PM EDT
Issued
Oct 11, 2:31 AM EDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 11, 3:35 AM EDT
Office
Marquette, MI
Number
27 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Future, Possible
Where
Lake Superior

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

What
Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
Where
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM 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 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.

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