Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
500 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

LSZ249>251-266-267-100600-
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Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
500 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI,
  Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, Lake Superior East of a
  line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line
  from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from
  shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish
  Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

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