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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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...North Lake and Cook Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor 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 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN and Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor 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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