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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
121 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026

LSZ121-147-148-150-091200-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-260909T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0013.260909T1200Z-260909T2200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
121 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale
  Watch, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  2 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island
  to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle
  Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Wednesday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
  afternoon.

* 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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