Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
394 WHUS73 KDLH 202053 MWWDLH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Duluth MN 353 PM CDT Mon May 20 2024 LSZ140>146-150-210900- /O.EXT.KDLH.GL.A.0009.240521T2100Z-240523T0000Z/ 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-Two Harbors to Duluth MN- Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI- Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland- 353 PM CDT Mon May 20 2024 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind speeds will be found Tuesday evening. Winds will be northeast on Tuesday, slowly becoming northerly Tuesday night, then northwest on Wednesday. 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. && $$ BJH