Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
344 FZUS73 KDLH 122249 MWSDLH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 549 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 LSZ141-142-162-122315- 549 PM CDT Wed Jun 12 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR... The areas affected include... Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN... Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM... Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN... At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 18 nm northwest of Sugar Loaf Cove, moving southeast at 35 knots. Locations impacted include... The storm should approach the Lake Superior Shoreline by 630 PM. Tofte Safe Harbor, Mouth Of The Cross River, Tofte, Taconite Harbor, and Sugar Loaf Cove. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 33 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds in excess of 34 knots, and pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning will likely be required. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this storm arrives. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern Minnesota...and the adjacent waters of Lake Superior. LAT...LON 4762 9025 4723 9101 4738 9120 4758 9088 4773 9054 4775 9045 $$ LE