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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:53 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:46 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches except between 2 and 8 inches for the higher terrain of the North Shore. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information. &&
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