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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

LSZ140>143-262100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0055.240426T1900Z-240427T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.A.0008.240428T1500Z-240429T1200Z/
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-
355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For
  the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 4 PM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Monday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief storm-force gusts up to 48 knots may
  be possible Sunday evening along the North Shore.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ144-145-262100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0055.240426T1900Z-240427T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.A.0008.240428T1200Z-240429T1200Z/
Two Harbors to Duluth MN-Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 9 to 14 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 4 PM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Monday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

LSZ146-147-150-262100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0055.240427T0300Z-240427T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.A.0008.240428T1500Z-240429T1200Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 4 PM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Monday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-148-262100-
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.A.0008.240428T1500Z-240429T1200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI and Oak Point
  to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$