...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice
accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine County. In Wisconsin, Douglas,
Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Mille
Lacs Band, Lena Lake and, Hinckley areas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday
evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice
accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed
precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Pine County. In Wisconsin, Douglas,
Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal
Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the
northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Mille
Lacs Band, Lena Lake and, Hinckley areas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday
evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Road conditions can also be found at 511mn.org for Minnesota or
511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

&&