NWS Duluth MNGL.A 0016October 11, 2026
Gale Watch: Duluth MN to Port Wing WI
The National Weather Service office in Duluth issued a gale watch for Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on October 12. It was the 16th gale watch the NWS office in Duluth issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued2:23 a.m. CDT, October 11, 2026
In force from4:00 a.m. CDT, October 12, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. CDT, October 12, 2026
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Duluth MN
- Area
- Duluth MN to Port Wing WI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:23 a.m. CDT, October 11, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. CDT, October 12, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 12, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KDLH GL.A 0016
- 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * 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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