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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:09 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from noon to 10 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:09 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from noon to 10 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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: 8:09 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from noon to 10 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:38 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake enhanced snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. &&
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