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Gale Warning 21, NWS Duluth, MN

October 4, 2024

NWS Duluth, MN issued this gale warning at Oct 4, 2024, 7:09 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 5, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 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
Oct 4, 2024, 7:09 PM CDT (00:09 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 5, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 6, 2024, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

The text

As transmitted.

703 
WHUS73 KDLH 050009
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
709 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LSZ140-051215-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0111.000000T0000Z-241005T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241005T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0011.241005T1500Z-241007T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241005T1500Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
709 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, south winds Saturday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 35 kt. Winds shift Saturday night to the west with northwest
  winds Sunday 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 4 to 7 ft
  expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM CDT 
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-051215-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0011.241006T0600Z-241007T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
709 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Shore of western Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-051215-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0011.241006T0600Z-241007T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
709 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
374 
WHUS73 KDLH 050259
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
959 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

LSZ121-145>148-150-051500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
959 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Shore of western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-051500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
959 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-051500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241005T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241005T1500Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
959 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds Saturday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt. Winds shift Saturday night to the west with 
  northwest winds Sunday 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. 
  Waves 4 to 7 ft expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM CDT 
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS73 KDLH 050848
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
348 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

LSZ121-145>148-150-052100-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Shore of western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-052100-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
348 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-052100-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.241005T0900Z-241005T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241005T1500Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
348 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, south winds Saturday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 35 kt. Winds shift Saturday night to the west with northwest
  winds Sunday 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 4 to 7 ft
  expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 
  PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
733 
WHUS73 KDLH 051442
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
942 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

LSZ140-060245-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241005T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241005T1500Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
942 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds Saturday at 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Winds shift Saturday night to the 
  west with northwest winds Sunday 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday 
  evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ121-145>148-150-060245-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
942 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-060245-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
942 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to 
  Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and 
  Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
427 
WHUS73 KDLH 052015
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
315 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

LSZ121-145>148-150-060815-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
315 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-060815-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
315 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to 
  Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and 
  Two Harbors to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-060815-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
315 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds this afternoon at 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
  to 35 kt. Winds shift tonight to the west with northwest winds
  Sunday 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to 6 ft
  expected this afternoon through Sunday evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Britt
533 
WHUS73 KDLH 060248
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
948 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

LSZ121-145>148-150-061500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
948 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...South Shore of western Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ141>144-061500-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.241006T0600Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
948 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale 
  Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Duluth MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-061500-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
948 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS73 KDLH 060631
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
131 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

LSZ121-141>148-150-061845-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
131 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-061845-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
131 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS73 KDLH 060840
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
340 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

LSZ121-141>148-150-062045-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
340 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 4 to
  8 ft, occasionally to 12 feet, especially Port Wing through the
  Apostle Islands.

* WHERE...Most of western Lake Superior nearshore waters. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-062045-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
340 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
398 
WHUS73 KDLH 061459
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
959 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

LSZ121-141>148-150-070300-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
959 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-070300-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
959 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS73 KDLH 061934
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
234 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

LSZ121-141>148-150-070300-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
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-
234 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ140-070300-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
234 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
172 
WHUS73 KDLH 070253
MWWDLH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

LSZ146>148-070900-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.241007T0300Z-241007T0900Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ140-071500-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.241007T0300Z-241007T2100Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  1 to 2 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ141-071500-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.241007T0300Z-241007T2100Z/
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1
  to 2 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ150-071500-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.241007T0300Z-241007T2100Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ142-070900-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.241007T0300Z-241007T0900Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1
  to 2 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ121-143>145-070400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-241007T0300Z/
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-
953 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below criteria.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Oct 4, 6:39 PM CDT, 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Gusty winds and near-critical fire weather Saturday morning.
  • Showers Saturday afternoon areawide with isolated thunderstorms in northwest Wisconsin into the early evening. A cold front brings colder weather and more gusty winds Sunday.
  • Dry weather continues next week.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 4, 6:39 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
639 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Gusty winds and near-critical fire weather Saturday morning.

- Showers Saturday afternoon areawide with isolated thunderstorms
  in northwest Wisconsin into the early evening. A cold front
  brings colder weather and more gusty winds Sunday.

- Dry weather continues next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 244 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

This Afternoon:
Mostly sunny skies out there this afternoon with some high
cirrus and a bit of cumulus over the Arrowhead. Not
surprisingly, we have dried out with relative humidity as low as
~20% for a few places and around 25-30% for most. Fire weather
conditions remain elevated this afternoon, but not as bad as
they could be since wind gusts are generally around or less than
20 mph.

Tonight through Saturday Night:
Ahead of a low pressure system skirting just north of the
Canadian border and heading east towards the region on Saturday,
strong southerly flow and a low-level jet will develop tonight.
Wind speeds will gradually increase overnight, and we will have
a bit of increasing low-level moisture as well, so a few clouds
will be possible Saturday morning. As a cold front pushes
through from west to east mid-day Saturday into early Saturday
night, expect increasing clouds and rain chances. There remain a
few timing differences among CAMs, but generally there is
agreement on showers developing around the Arrowhead into
northwest Wisconsin Saturday afternoon, tapping into some
diurnal instability, and quickly moving east into the evening.
There will be a short window where a few thunderstorms will be
possible. With plenty of shear aloft, an isolated strong to
severe storm can't be completely ruled out. Strong winds will be
the main threat, but can't rule out a little hail up to quarter
size too. Overall, the threat for severe weather is small, only
about 2-5%. Rainfall is not expected to be significant, though
we could use it. Totals to around a quarter of an inch where
thunderstorms develop and lesser amounts elsewhere.

The other concern for Saturday will be the potential for near-
critical fire weather conditions, which will be most likely for
the north-central part of Minnesota. This is where rain chances
are expected to be slim to none and there's a higher potential
for relative humidity to fall to 30-40%. Strong southerly winds
regionwide gusting to 30-35 mph, locally up to 40 mph, will be
the primary contributor to near-critical fire weather
conditions. The current expectation is that areas further east
will see clouds and rain developing Saturday afternoon, which
should lead to some improvement of relative humidity and tamper
fire weather conditions.

Sunday:
As the cold front passes through Saturday night, winds will
gradually shift northwesterly going into Sunday. There may be a
little wraparound rain showers, but nothing that will amount to
any appreciable accumulation. Temperatures cool down with highs
in the 50s to 60s. We may have a continuation of near-critical
fire weather conditions as winds remain in that 30-35 mph area
for gusts from the northwest, and min RH falls into the 30-50%
range for most places.

Monday through Friday:
Ridging develops across the western CONUS, and as such, we will
continue the pattern we have been seeing the past month or so
with mild, dry weather without rain chances. Fortunately, there
are no major signals for very breezy days, but nevertheless,
fire weather conditions will likely remain elevated with the
continuing dry weather.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 634 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

A low-level jet builds west to east tonight first in north-
central Minnesota. Low level wind shear remains expected at all
TAF sites for at least a 4-6 hour time period as the strongest
jet lingers overhead and pre-morning mixing. As a cold front
moves into northwest Minnesota late Saturday morning, the
chances of scattered light rain showers increase again first in
north-central Minnesota. The cold front travels eastward into
the afternoon to spread those scattered light rain chances into
northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin into the mid to late
afternoon hours. Instability builds into an area primed with
sufficient wind shear for isolated strong thunderstorm potential
late Saturday afternoon and into the evening hours in northwest
Wisconsin. Erratic outflow wind gusts to 45 knots are possible
near the strongest thunderstorms after 21Z Saturday, with very
small hail also possible. The southerly winds shift
southwesterly behind the front tomorrow afternoon, and further
west-northwesterly into the evening hours Saturday.

&&

.MARINE /FOR NEAR SHORE WATERS OF WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR/...
Issued at 315 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

Southwest winds remain elevated offshore of Grand Portage late
this afternoon so a Small Craft Advisory continues into early
this evening. Winds further increase across the western waters
overnight ahead of an incoming low pressure. Strong south to
southeast winds Saturday create a day of widespread conditions
hazardous to small craft. Gale force gusts are most likely
Saturday offshore of Grand Marais so the Gale Watch has been
extended into Saturday late morning for that zone. As the cold
front passes over the lake Saturday evening, winds shift
westerly Saturday night. Behind the front late Saturday night,
the winds increase from the west-northwest to reach gale-force
areawide for early Sunday morning and lasting into early Sunday
night. A few thunderstorms are possible (10% chance) over the
South Shore nearshore waters Saturday late afternoon.

For the open water discussion, refer to the NWS Marquette Area
Forecast Discussion at weather.gov/mqt.

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MN...None.
WI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday for
     LSZ121-141>148-150.
     Gale Watch from late Saturday night through late Sunday night
     for LSZ121-141>148-150.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for LSZ140.
     Gale Watch from Saturday morning through late Sunday night for
     LSZ140.

&&

DISCUSSION...JDS
AVIATION...NLy
MARINE...NLy
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 4, 4:57 PM CDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
457 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-052200-
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-
457 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

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...Saturday through Thursday

Strong southerly winds will occur Saturday, which will lead to
near critical fire weather conditions expected, despite higher
relative humidity values. Southerly winds will then switch to
west to northwest on Sunday. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph each day could
lead to near- critical fire weather conditions across the
Northland, meaning that any fires that start could spread rapidly.

A few thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and
evening over portions of the Northland.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

LSZ121-140>148-150-052200-
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-
457 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from Grand Marais to Grand
Portage this afternoon and early evening for wind gusts up to 25
knots.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Strong southerly winds ahead of a cold front on Saturday will
lead to building waves on the North Shore and dangerous conditions
for small craft. Small craft advisories are in effect for
Saturday morning into Saturday evening.

Westerly winds will develop and increase following a cold front
on Saturday night into Sunday with gale-force winds expected on
Sunday. A Gale Watch is in effect from Saturday night into Sunday
evening.

A few thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and
evening.

KML

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 4, 2:45 PM CDT, 4 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
245 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MNZ010-018-025-026-033>036-050300-
Koochiching-North Itasca-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of International Falls, Bigfork, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
245 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
EARLY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions Saturday afternoon in north central Minnesota.
Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are
forecast Saturday. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35
percent are also expected Saturday afternoon and early evening.
Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of
fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

NLy
Special weather statement, Oct 4, 4:02 PM CDT, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
402 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

WIZ001>004-006>009-050315-
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland,
Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
402 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY FOR NORTHWEST
WISCONSIN...

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire
weather conditions Saturday in northwest Wisconsin. South winds
of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast Saturday.
Minimum relative humidity values of 30 to 40 percent are also
expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid
spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before
burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

NLy

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 5, 1:58 PM CDTWind AdvisoryDLHAitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca and 3 more27 hr

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Sources

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