Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ162-160845-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T1200Z-251217T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T1200Z-251217T0600Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025 /236 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ TUESDAY TO
1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming northwest winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday to 1 AM EST /midnight
CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ241-160845-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0204.251216T1200Z-251216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025 /236 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ TO
4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds becoming northwest winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
to 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4
PM EST /3 PM CST/ Tuesday to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ242-160845-
/O.CAN.KMQT.SC.Y.0202.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0204.251216T1200Z-251216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds becoming northwest winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM EST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ263-160845-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T1200Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T1200Z-251217T0900Z/
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming northwest winds 25 to 35 kt
with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance
to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ140-141-160715-
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0021.251216T1200Z-251217T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0040.251216T1200Z-251217T1200Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional gales are expected Wednesday
night and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ142>145-160715-
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0021.251217T0000Z-251217T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0040.251217T0000Z-251217T0600Z/
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Silver Bay
Harbor to Two Harbors MN, Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth
MN to Port Wing WI.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional gales are expected Wednesday
night and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ146-147-150-160715-
/O.UPG.KDLH.GL.A.0021.251216T1600Z-251217T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KDLH.GL.W.0040.251216T1600Z-251217T0600Z/
Port Wing to Sand Island WI-Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
106 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield
WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional gales are expected Wednesday
night and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ240-160845-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0204.251216T1200Z-251217T1200Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025 /236 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Tuesday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ241-160845-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0204.251216T1200Z-251216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025 /236 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ TO
4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ TUESDAY TO
4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds becoming northwest winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
to 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4
PM EST /3 PM CST/ Tuesday to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LSZ242-160845-
/O.CAN.KMQT.SC.Y.0202.000000T0000Z-251215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0204.251216T1200Z-251216T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0038.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0062.251216T2100Z-251217T0900Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
336 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southwest winds becoming northwest winds 25 to 35
kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM EST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
137 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-038-039-
049-052-053-160345-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0022.251216T1500Z-251217T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West
Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East
Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-
Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, Valley City, Roseau,
Breckenridge, Hallock, Thief River Falls, Grand Forks, Two
Inlets, Bemidji, Fosston, Fargo, Warren, Forman, Bagley, Gwinner,
Detroit Lakes, Red Lake, Grafton, Cavalier, East Grand Forks,
Ada, Park Rapids, Drayton, Finley, Lisbon, Middle River,
Hillsboro, Lake Itasca, Red Lake Falls, Wahpeton, Baudette,
Mahnomen, Halstad, Moorhead, Mayville, and Newfolden
137 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor blowing and drifting snow may also
occur in open country.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Rafferty
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1259 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
MNZ010-011-018-160700-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WI.Y.0016.251216T2000Z-251217T0300Z/
Koochiching-North St. Louis-North Itasca-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, and Bigfork
1259 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, and North St. Louis Counties.
This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake
and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including Voyageurs
National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 9 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1259 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
MNZ020-021-160700-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WI.Y.0016.251216T2300Z-251217T0900Z/
Southern Lake-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Grand Marais, Silver Bay, and Two Harbors
1259 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes
the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20-30% chance for gusts in excess
of 60mph. If higher winds are expected or observed a High Wind
Warning may be needed.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
336 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-049-052>054-162145-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
336 PM CST Mon Dec 15 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Wind gusts will be on the increase tonight into Tuesday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Windy on Tuesday, with gusts up to 55 mph. The highest gusts will
be in the Devils Lake Basin.
A strong winter storm will impact the region Wednesday night
through Thursday, bringing a high chance of blizzard conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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