Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:23AM CDT until September 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/9/2026, 7:23:00 AM

Expires: 9/9/2026, 7:30:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What To Do

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.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 12:31AM PDT until September 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 12:31AM PDT until September 10 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:23AM CDT until September 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:23AM CDT until September 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth 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

Source: National Weather Service.