WSAW - Weather - Headlines

Port of Milwaukee Prepping to Avoid Damage

By: Associated Press
Updated: Mon 4:25 PM, Oct 29, 2012

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- With waves expected to reach as high as 33 feet Tuesday on Lake Michigan, the Port of Milwaukee is taking steps to protect its docks and boats.

The superstorm bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard was expected to create dangerous conditions on the Great Lakes. The National Weather Service issued gale and storm warnings for the lakes through Wednesday.

The Journal Sentinel says the freighter Isa carrying steel to Milwaukee won't dock at the port because of damaging waves. Instead, the freighter will be allowed to anchor inside the breakwater near the harbor.

The Lake Express ferry that sails between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Mich., was canceled Monday. The ferry was moved to the port's heavy lift dock for protection.



All comments must adhere to the WSAW.com discussion rules.
powered by Disqus
Weather for Wausau, Wisconsin
48° F
Clear
Mon
58 48
Tue
67 53
Wed
78 65
Thu
75 62

Current Conditions

WSAW Weather Videos

Beyond Wisconsin

CURRENT MOON
Locations of Site Visitors
WSAW-TV 1114 Grand Ave. Wausau, WI 54403
Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2013 - Designed by Gray Digital Media - Powered by Clickability
User Agent: CCBot/2.0 - 176293731