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Storm and Gale Warnings issued for Lake Superior's North Shore

Dec 15, 2021 01:59PM ● By Editor
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE - National Weather Service Duluth MN
350 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING...

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CST THIS EVENING..
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* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 11 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 10 PM CST this evening.

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

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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