Small Craft Advisory issued September 7 at 10:08PM CDT until September 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/8/2026, 3:08:00 AM

Expires: 9/8/2026, 3:15:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What To Do

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.

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Source: National Weather Service.