Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
507 FZUS73 KDLH 132208 MWSDLH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 508 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024 LSZ142>144-162-132215- 508 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR... The areas affected include... Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM... Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN... Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN... Two Harbors to Duluth MN... At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, small hail, and frequent cloud to water lightning. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm northwest of Split Rock Lighthouse to near Castle Danger to 9 nm northwest of Two Harbors Protected Access Agate Bay to 16 nm northwest of French River, moving east at 50 knots. Locations impacted include... Beaver Bay, Two Harbors Protected Access Agate Bay, Castle Danger, Larsmont, Split Rock Lighthouse, Twin Points Safe Harbor, and Silver Bay Marina and Ore Dock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect wind gusts up to 33 knots, locally higher waves, cloud to water lightning strikes, small hail, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor until these storms pass. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds up to 33 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these storms arrive. && LAT...LON 4714 9150 4737 9122 4737 9101 4709 9122 4697 9151 4698 9179 $$ CJM