Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 25NM NNE Ashland WI

Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
341 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024

LSZ140>146-150-202045-
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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-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
341 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kts and
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind speeds will be found
  Tuesday evening. Winds will be northeast on Tuesday, slowly
  becoming northerly Tuesday night, then northwest on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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