Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
284 FZUS73 KDLH 161831 MWSDLH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 131 PM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 LSZ145>147-150-161900- 131 PM CDT Mon Sep 16 2024 ...THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR... The areas affected include... Duluth MN to Port Wing WI... Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland... Port Wing to Sand Island WI... Sand Island to Bayfield WI... At 130 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, small hail, and frequent cloud to water lightning. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Raspberry Island to near Herbster to 11 nm south of Port Wing Harbor. The thunderstorms were nearly stationary. Locations impacted include... Ironwood Island, Basswood Island, Sand Island, Stockton Island, Devils Island, Cat Island, Manitou Island, North Twin Island, Herbster, Meyers Beach, York Island, Eagle Island, Apostle Islands National Lake Shore, Port Wing Harbor, Outer Island, Rocky Island, Raspberry Island, Oak Island, Siskwit Bay, and Apostle Island Sea Caves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 33 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 4679 9147 4690 9128 4714 9057 4702 9032 4678 9090 4687 9080 4690 9080 4694 9086 4692 9095 4683 9111 4682 9118 4683 9122 4674 9148 $$ KML