Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1003 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

LSZ140>143-282200-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-250228T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250228T2200Z/
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-
1003 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
  Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
  and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisories will likely be
  needed after gales subside Friday afternoon into early
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LSZ146>148-150-282200-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-250228T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250228T2200Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1003 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield
  WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisories will likely be
  needed after gales subside Friday afternoon into early
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LSZ144-145-282200-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250228T2200Z/
Two Harbors to Duluth MN-Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
1003 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisories will likely be
  needed after gales subside Friday afternoon into early
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-010415-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-250301T1000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
1003 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 ft.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.

&&

$$