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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CDT Wednesday.
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening
  to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

LSZ148-150-192045-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-240320T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.UP.W.0004.240320T0300Z-240320T2100Z/
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CDT Wednesday.
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening
  to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
503 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City,
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda,
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton,
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake,
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy,
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley,
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo,
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames,
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon,
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee,
Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk,
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr,
Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville,
and Bloomfield
503 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...Elevated Fire Danger Today...

What...Brisk winds, dry vegetation, and lower relative humidity
will combine to produce elevated fire weather conditions later
today. Early morning southwest winds will become northwest area
wide later this morning with gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph
possible. Relative humidities may drop to as low as 25 to 35
percent by afternoon.

Where...Much of central Iowa, especially north and east.

When...Midday into the early evening.

Impacts...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly.

Preparedness and Precautionary Actions...Burning is discouraged under
these conditions. Also, take care to prevent the start of accidental
fires when smoking or operating vehicles around dry vegetation.

$$

Small


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
506 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Turner-
506 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south
central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

High to very high fire danger is expected today due to breezy winds
and lower relative humidity.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A chance for snow returns to the area late Wednesday night through
Thursday night. A few inches of snow is possible but some
uncertainty regarding amounts remains.

Another chance for precipitation returns on Saturday and continues
through early next week. Confidence remains on the low side but is
slowly increasing in the potential for a stronger system to impact
the area. Continue to monitor the latest forecast for the most up to
date information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
443 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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200900-
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Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
443 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and
southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Elevated fire weather conditions expected today, mainly due to
strong northwest winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Elevated fire weather conditions are likely across the entire
coverage area Wednesday and for far eastern MN into western WI
Thursday, mainly due to low relative humidity values.

Accumulating snow and travel impacts for most of the coverage area
are likely late Thursday through Thursday night. Specific amounts
are still uncertain but most areas are likely to receive at least
two inches of snow.

Additional rounds of snow are looking likely for the weekend into
early next week, but the exact locations and amounts are uncertain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
356 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
356 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Low relative humidity and gusty northwest winds are forecast for
today, which may lead to near-critical fire weather conditions
this afternoon into early evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Low relative humidity and gusty winds are forecast again on
Wednesday and Thursday and may create near-critical fire weather
conditions.

A clipper system will bring accumulating light snow chances to
portions of the Northland, with the highest accumulations south
of US Highway 2 on Thursday through Thursday night where chances
for greater than 2 inches of snow are 40 to 70 percent. This snow
could lead to slick roadways during the Thursday evening and
Friday morning commutes.

A messy spring storm will impact the Midwest Sunday through next
Tuesday. The potential for several inches of accumulating snow is
increasing. A wintry mix and heavy rain may also affect the area.
Travel conditions are likely to be adversely affected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.

For the month of March we are actively recruiting for CoCoRaHS,
the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network. If you
would like to volunteer to become a regular reporter of rain hail
and snow, please visit https://www.cocorahs.org for more
information.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
356 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
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-
356 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong southwest winds early this morning turn to northwesterly
today, with gusts of 20 to 30 knots and waves of 2 to 6 feet are
forecast today and tonight, with waves heights highest along the
South Shore. Small Craft Advisories are in effect. A Gale Watch is
in effect for Grand Marais to Grand Portage this evening into
tonight where gales of 35 to 40 knots are possible.

Strong winds, elevated waves, and temperatures in the teens will
lead to heavy freezing spray along portions of the South Shore
from Port Wing to the Apostle Islands to Saxon Harbor from this
evening into tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Potential gale force winds along the North Shore and heavy
freezing spray along portions of the South Shore diminish by mid
Wednesday morning. Conditions likely remain hazardous to smaller
vessels until late Wednesday afternoon.

$$

Rothstein

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
309 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
309 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

There will be an elevated fire risk today. Gusty northwest winds
are forecast from late morning through the afternoon, especially
in northern and eastern Iowa. Relatively mild temperatures will
also promote low humidity values by the afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A mix of rain and snow will move into Iowa late in the day
Thursday and depart on Friday morning. Accumulating snowfall is
likely across northern Iowa, especially north of Highway 20, and
may impact travel Thursday night into Friday morning.

A series of storm systems will impact the region from late
Saturday through Monday, bringing additional chances for
widespread rain, snow, or both. Confidence on any snowfall
amounts and location remain limited at this time. More details
will follow later this week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, but reports of any
grass fires today or snowfall later in the week would be
appreciated.

$$

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