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

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, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * 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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Source: National Weather Service.