Alert archive / Minnesota / Gale Warnings in 2021

Gale Warning 9, NWS Duluth, MN

November 12, 2021

NWS Duluth, MN issued this gale warning at Nov 12, 2021, 9:21 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2021, 9:21 AM CST (15:21 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 13, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

The text

As transmitted.

937 
WHUS73 KDLH 121521
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
921 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LSZ140-130330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.211112T1800Z-211113T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0009.211113T0000Z-211113T1100Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
921 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-142-130330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.211112T1800Z-211113T1800Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
921 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor 
  to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-143>148-150-130330-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.211112T1900Z-211113T1400Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
921 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
370 
WHUS73 KDLH 122148
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
348 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LSZ140-131000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0009.211113T0000Z-211113T1100Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
348 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM 
  CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST 
  this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ141-142-131000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1800Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
348 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor 
  to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-143>148-150-131000-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1400Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
348 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
820 
WHUS73 KDLH 130159
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LSZ141-131400-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KDLH.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ140-131400-
/O.EXT.KDLH.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ143>146-131400-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Two Harbors to Duluth MN, 
  Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors 
  MN.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-147-148-131400-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor 
  WI and Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ150-131400-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ142-131400-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1800Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
759 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  1 to 3 ft. Occasional gale-force gusts to 35 knots are possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Huyck
680 
WHUS73 KDLH 130409
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LSZ140-141-131600-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to 
  Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LSZ142-131615-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1800Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ143>146-131600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Two Harbors to Duluth MN, 
  Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors 
  MN.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-147-148-131600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor 
  WI and Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ150-131600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1009 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft. Occasional gale-force gusts to 35 knots are possible.

* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Huyck
067 
WHUS73 KDLH 130847
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LSZ140-141-131200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T1200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to 
  Taconite Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ142-131200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1200Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ143>146-131200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1200Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Two Harbors to Duluth MN, 
  Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors 
  MN.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-147-148-131200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor 
  WI and Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ150-131600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
247 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Duluth, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 9:21 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryDLH25 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Minnesota, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.