Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 3 at 9:42PM EST until January 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 6:42pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
* 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.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI