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weather NWS minor Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN; Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI October 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...North Shore to Twin Ports and parts of the South Shore of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Local conditions in Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN; Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN; Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN; Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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