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Gale Warning 0043
Issued by the Duluth Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-19 07:55:42 2025-12-19 07:55:00 2025-12-19 10:00:00
New 2025-12-19 07:55:42 2025-12-19 07:55:00 2025-12-19 10:00:00
Expired 2025-12-19 09:58:46 2025-12-19 10:00:00
Expired 2025-12-19 09:58:46 2025-12-19 10:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-19 07:55:42

545 
WHUS73 KDLH 191355
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LSZ140-200200-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0043.251219T1355Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T0600Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T0400Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft 
  possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Saturday night. 
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through Saturday evening.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-200200-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0043.251219T1355Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-200200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1200Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T1000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-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-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 1 to 4 ft. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, 
  heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater 
  possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ142>144-200200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 1 to 2 ft. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 4 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  late Saturday night.

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

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.

&&

$$


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-19 07:55:42

545 
WHUS73 KDLH 191355
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LSZ140-200200-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0043.251219T1355Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T0600Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T0400Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft 
  possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Saturday night. 
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through Saturday evening.

* 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 consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-200200-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0043.251219T1355Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 15 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-200200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1200Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T1000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-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-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 1 to 4 ft. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, 
  heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater 
  possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ142>144-200200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
755 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 1 to 2 ft. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 4 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  late Saturday night.

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

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.

&&

$$


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2025-12-19 09:58:46

794 
WHUS73 KDLH 191558
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LSZ140-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T0600Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T0400Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late 
  Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1200Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T1000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-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-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ142>144-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  1 to 4 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

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.

&&

$$


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2025-12-19 09:58:46

794 
WHUS73 KDLH 191558
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LSZ140-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T0600Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T0400Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late 
  Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1200Z-251221T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.UP.A.0001.251220T1800Z-251221T1000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-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-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy 
  Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm 
  per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on 
  vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late 
  Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from 
  Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ142>144-200400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0146.000000T0000Z-251219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0023.251220T1500Z-251221T0900Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
958 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  1 to 4 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

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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