* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves 8 to 12 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
* WHERE…Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake Superior East of a
line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line
from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from
shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish
Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* 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.