- In force from
- Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 5:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2:26 AM EDT
- Office
- Marquette, MI
- Number
- 52 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Lake Superior
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
For Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, from Marquette, MI
- What
- For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
- Where
- Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island MI, from Marquette, MI
- What
- For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.
- Where
- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
- When
- For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For 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; Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border, from Marquette, MI
- What
- For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible.
- Where
- 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 and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
Every area Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM; Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island 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; Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
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