NWS Duluth MNGL.A 0017October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and 8 more
The National Weather Service office in Duluth issued a gale watch for Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and 8 more, in force until 1:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 17th gale watch the NWS office in Duluth issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Duluth MN
- Area
- Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and 8 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:54 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KDLH GL.A 0017
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people 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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