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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

LSZ140-141-170900-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0009.250117T0600Z-250117T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0004.250117T1200Z-250118T1600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to
  Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  6 AM CST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning
  through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with the Gale Watch
  will occur Friday night into Saturday morning after winds veer
  to northwest.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

LSZ142>145-170900-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0009.250117T0600Z-250117T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0004.250117T2100Z-250118T1600Z/
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-
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 2 to 5 ft 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  6 AM CST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon
  through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with the Gale Watch
  will occur Friday night into Saturday morning after winds veer
  to northwest.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

LSZ146>148-150-170900-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0009.250117T0600Z-250117T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0004.250117T1400Z-250118T1600Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
256 PM CST Thu Jan 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield
  WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  6 AM CST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning
  through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with the Gale Watch
  will occur Friday night into Saturday morning after winds veer
  to northwest.

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.

&&

$$

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