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Storm Watch 2, NWS Duluth, MN

December 14, 2021

NWS Duluth, MN issued this storm watch at Dec 14, 2021, 3:10 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 16, 2021, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 3:10 AM CST (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2021, 2:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 4:02 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

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332 
WHUS73 KDLH 140910
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ142-143-142115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1100Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt 
  and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, west winds 
  25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 46 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and Silver Bay 
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ140-142115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1600Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For 
  the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and waves 9 to 14 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 4 AM CST Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from late 
  Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ141-142115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1400Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Storm Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 48 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 
  4 AM CST Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday 
  night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ150-142115-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1100Z-211214T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ121-144-142115-
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  1 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI and Two 
  Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145>148-142115-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
310 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island 
  WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor 
  WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
271 
WHUS73 KDLH 141326
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ144-150130-
/O.EXB.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145-150130-
/O.EXB.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 2 to 4 ft. For the 
  Storm Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ142-143-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm 
  Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and Silver Bay 
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ140-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1600Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For 
  the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt 
  and waves 9 to 14 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ141-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.211214T1400Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Storm Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ150-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T2200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt 
  and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 
  kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ121-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ146>148-150130-
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
726 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
063 
WHUS73 KDLH 141610
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ144-150415-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145-150415-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ140-150415-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 10
  to 15 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ142-143-150415-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 
  to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and Silver Bay 
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ141-150415-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8
  to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ150-150415-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T2200Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
  gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Storm Watch, west
  winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ121-150415-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ146>148-150415-
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

JTS
436 
WHUS73 KDLH 142201
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ150-151015-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211214T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ144-151015-
/O.CAN.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ142-143-151015-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the
  Storm Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and Silver Bay 
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ140-151015-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 8
  to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ141-151015-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8
  to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ121-151015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ145>148-151015-
/O.EXT.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
401 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts will
  likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
294 
WHUS73 KDLH 150324
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LSZ142-143-151530-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the 
  Storm Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN and Silver Bay 
  Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts 
  will likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ140-151530-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm 
  Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts 
  will likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ141-151530-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm 
  Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through 
  Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts 
  will likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LSZ121-151530-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ144>148-150-151530-
/O.CON.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
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-
924 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of gale force gusts 
  will likely continue into early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
819 
WHUS73 KDLH 151002
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

LSZ140-152215-
/O.CAN.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0019.211216T1500Z-211217T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.W.0003.211216T0600Z-211216T1500Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 10 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141-152215-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0019.211216T1500Z-211217T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.W.0003.211216T0600Z-211216T1500Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 10 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ146>148-150-152215-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0019.211216T2000Z-211217T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.W.0003.211216T0600Z-211216T2000Z/
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-
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 35 to 45 kt with 
  gusts up to 60 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 
  WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands 
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 2 PM 
  CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 10 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ142>145-152215-
/O.UPG.KDLH.SR.A.0002.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0019.211216T1500Z-211217T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SR.W.0003.211216T0600Z-211216T1500Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 50 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 10 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ121-152215-
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0012.211216T0800Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0019.211216T0600Z-211217T0000Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
402 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Duluth, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm watch went out at Dec 13, 11:23 PM CST, 3 hours 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 11:23 PM CST, 3 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1123 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 406 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

Summary: quiet conditions will continue across the Northland for
tonight through much of Wednesday before a very powerful system
builds into the region Wednesday night and Thursday, bringing a
wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow, along with very
strong winds.

Conditions for tonight through Tuesday will continue to be largely calm,
thanks to an area of high pressure that will glance by the region
over southern Ontario Canada, as well as some low-amplitude
upper-level ridging. Some warm air advection aloft will help keep
temperatures relatively warm for this time of the year. Lows
tonight will fall only to the upper teens to middle 20s.
Southerly flow will continue on Tuesday, as we will remain between
an area of high pressure to the east, and a developing low to the
west of the Intermountain States. Above average temperatures will
continue, with highs Tuesday in the middle 30s to near 40 over
northwest Wisconsin. If we can get some more cloud cover, these
temperatures may be a bit too warm, but despite the deep snowpack
in place, temperatures have been warming up quite a bit across our
region over the last few days. Some melting of this snowpack is
expected to result in a moist boundary layer for Tuesday
night/early Wednesday, which should result in some chances of
drizzle and fog to develop. Much warmer temperatures continue for
Wednesday, although it is a bit more uncertain how warm we will
get, thanks to the fog and stratus clouds expected to be in place.
We have cooled the Wednesday daytime high slightly, but still
could be pushing 50 degrees for highs over northwest Wisconsin.

Attention then turns to a very strong system that remains on track
to move through the Northland late Wednesday through Thursday. A
deepening upper-level trough will develop across the western CONUS
Tuesday, with an area of low pressure developing via lee
cyclogenesis out of Colorado. Like we have been messaging the last
few days, this storm will be rather strong, with a central pressure
progged around 975 mb per the GFS, ECMWF, and Canadian deterministic
guidance. Thaler QG analysis continues to indicate significant
height falls and very strong large-scale forcing, with height falls
of around 300 meters per the 13.12z GFS. Both the NAM and the GFS
are showing 850-300 mb layer omega values around -45 ubar/s,
which indicates very strong forcing. The NAEFS climatological
percentiles for MSLP are off the charts, with values at an all-
time minimum of the climatology, with a potential for record
pressure values possible! As the system wraps up and translates
through the region, significant moisture transport and theta-e
advection will lead to Pwat values around 99% of climatology
(between 1-1.3"), particularly across northwest Wisconsin. With
all of this said, there is still some uncertainty regarding
precipitation-types, due to uncertainty in the track of the
surface low. This system will support strong warm air advection,
especially over the eastern half of the region. A stout warm nose
will be in place aloft, which will help support a wintry mix of
rain, freezing rain, and snow. At this time, it appears the
dominant p-type for Wednesday morning and afternoon will be rain,
but then as cold air advection occurs on the western flank of the
low as it lifts northward, a brief period of freezing rain will
be possible Wednesday night/early Thursday morning before
transitioning to all snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 to
4 inches are possible from the Iron Range north to the Borderland
region, which falls in line with the GEFS and high-res ensembles.
Since this system will have a strong pressure gradient, very
strong wind gusts are expected Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are certainly possible, which could result
in some blowing snow in places across north-central and northeast
Minnesota. Additionally, ice accretion from freezing rain will be
possible across far north-central Minnesota, where up to 0.10" of
icing will be possible. In short, this system will be capable of
accumulating snow, icing, strong west to northwest winds, and
perhaps even some record warm temperatures Wednesday. Oh my!

Thursday and beyond will become more seasonal in terms of
temperatures, with daytime highs returning to the teens and lower
20s. There will be a few chances of light snow for Friday and
again on Sunday. However, no major systems look to be on the
horizon for this time period.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night)
Issued at 1123 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

High clouds are traversing across the Northland tonight with VFR
conditions expected through the beginning portions of the forecast.
Strong southeasterly winds will enter in the morning hours bringing
the threat of low level wind shear across the terminals. Towards the
end of Tuesday low level moisture ramps up from the south and fluxes
into the region. This could manifest itself as fog or possibly
drizzle. For now, we are advertising it as bringing IFR conditions
across most the terminals.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 343 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

There will be a brief respite from gusty winds and large waves
this evening through much of the overnight hours as the surface
pressure gradient slackens. However, winds are expected to
increase once again early Tuesday morning lasting through Tuesday
afternoon as an area of high pressure skims by the region to the
north. Winds will shift more from the east late tonight, and
strengthen. Although the winds aren't expected to be too strong,
the favorable fetch will result in building waves, particularly
along the North Shore, and for portions of the Outer Apostle
Islands. Wave heights between 4 to 6 feet, with occasional 8 foot
waves, are expected along the North Shore, from Two Harbors all
the way up to Grand Portage. New Small Craft Advisories have been
issued for these areas from Tuesday morning through the afternoon
and evening hours. Calmer conditions are expected for late Tuesday
night through Wednesday afternoon before a very strong system
moves in for Wednesday night through Thursday. Gale-force winds
are likely with this particular system, with perhaps some storm-
force winds not out of the question, especially for Thursday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DLH  26  38  33  44 /   0   0  20  50
INL  17  39  32  39 /   0   0  10  20
BRD  26  38  31  44 /   0   0  10  30
HYR  24  40  35  51 /   0   0  20  50
ASX  24  41  34  50 /   0   0  20  50

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
LS...Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM to 4 PM CST Tuesday for LSZ150.

     Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM to 10 PM CST Tuesday for LSZ142-
     143.

     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM CST Wednesday
     for LSZ140.

     Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Tuesday to 4 AM CST Wednesday for
     LSZ141.

&&

DISCUSSION...JTS
AVIATION...Melde/Britt
MARINE...JTS
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 13, 4:29 PM CST, 10 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
429 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-142230-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
429 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

An mid-week storm will bring a chance for rain changing to snow
Wednesday into early Thursday. Rainfall amounts of a half inch to
an inch over existing snow and frozen ground in northwest
Wisconsin and along the North Shore may lead to ponding of water
and minor flooding. Around 1 to 3 inches of snowfall in northeast
Minnesota is expected, with very strong winds of 40 to 50 mph
possible Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

LSZ121-140>148-150-142230-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
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-
429 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Increasing easterly winds late tonight into Tuesday will result in
building waves on the north shore. A Small Craft Advisory is in
effect for much of the nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

An area of low pressure is expected to lead to strong westerly
winds over Lake Superior Wednesday night into Thursday. A period
of widespread gales is expected across Western Lake Superior with
storm force winds possible along the North Shore and across the
Outer Apostle Islands Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

JJM

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth (all lower case)

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 3:10 AM CSTGale WatchDLH25 hr
Dec 14, 2:47 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchDLHPine13 hr

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Storm Watches in Minnesota, 2021Every storm watch 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.