Ashland, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 1 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite
Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two
Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* 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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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 7 and 12 inches except between 10 and 13 inches for
northern and east-central Ashland County and between 12 and 16
inches for northern Iron County possible. Winds could gust as high
as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern
area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation.
Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
and Madeline Island.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Lake effect snow bands and showers are expected to create conditions
ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles
away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid
changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


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