Expires:202405182100;;442697 FZUS73 KDLH 182032 MWSDLH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 332 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 LSZ121-148-150-162-182100- 332 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR... The areas affected include... Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI... Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM... Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI... Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland... At 331 PM CDT, surface weather observations indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located near Oak Point, moving northeast at 45 knots. Locations impacted include... Michigan Island, Madeline Island, Chequamegon Bay, and Apostle Islands National Lake Shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect wind gusts up to 33 knots, locally higher waves, cloud to water lightning strikes, small hail, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor until these storms pass. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Wisconsin...and the adjacent waters of Lake Superior. LAT...LON 4664 9070 4663 9073 4671 9080 4707 9021 4705 9018 4672 9040 4663 9069 $$ Unruh