NWS Duluth MNGL.A 0016October 11, 2026
Gale Watch: Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
The National Weather Service office in Duluth issued a gale watch for Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland, 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
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Duluth MN
- Area
- Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
- 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, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield 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 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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