* WHAT…For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 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 from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island 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.