Storm Warning Issued for Lake Superior Coast from Two Harbors to Duluth
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Lake Superior shoreline between Two Harbors and Duluth, with gusts up to 55 knots and waves reaching 11 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Two Harbors to Duluth MN
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Duluth MN
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Two Harbors to Duluth MN.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth, MN, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Lake Superior. This alert follows an initial Gale Warning and indicates a significant escalation in hazardous marine conditions for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the geographic area from Two Harbors to Duluth, MN (UGC: LSZ144).
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those currently on the water should alter course to avoid the storm or immediately secure their vessels for severe conditions. The NWS warns that storm-force winds and hazardous waves can capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
The transition from gale to storm conditions will bring increasingly dangerous weather to the lakefront:
- Gale Conditions: Northeast winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. Waves are expected to reach 4 to 7 feet.
- Storm Conditions: Northeast winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts increasing up to 55 knots. Waves are expected to build to heights of 8 to 11 feet.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: In effect from 3:00 PM CST this afternoon until 9:00 PM CST this evening, February 17.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM CST this evening until 12:00 PM CST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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