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High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:54 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:52 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...A combination of light snow, gusty winds, and quickly plummeting temperatures leading to flash freeze conditions. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:09 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:09 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to Duluth MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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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