Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 16 at 4:04PM EST until December 17 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 1:04pm
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
7 to 10 ft expected.
* 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...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI