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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025

LSZ142>145-180300-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-250818T0300Z/
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-
315 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft. Waves up to 10 feet possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth
  MN to Port Wing WI.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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