Weather Alerts-

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Duluth - MN, US, National Weather Service

Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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.