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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:26 PM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:26 PM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 5:55 PM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will 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 will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will be intense, possibly exceeding 2" per hour Thursday evening. 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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