MINNESOTA BOAT LAUNCHES

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The South Shore Waters of western Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * 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. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.