Storm Warning Issued for Lake Superior Coast from Two Harbors to Duluth

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth, MN, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Lake Superior. This alert follows an initial Gale Warning and indicates a significant escalation in hazardous marine conditions for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the geographic area from Two Harbors to Duluth, MN (UGC: LSZ144).

What You Should Do

Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those currently on the water should alter course to avoid the storm or immediately secure their vessels for severe conditions. The NWS warns that storm-force winds and hazardous waves can capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.

Expected Conditions

The transition from gale to storm conditions will bring increasingly dangerous weather to the lakefront:

• Gale Conditions: Northeast winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. Waves are expected to reach 4 to 7 feet.
• Storm Conditions: Northeast winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts increasing up to 55 knots. Waves are expected to build to heights of 8 to 11 feet.

Timeline

• Gale Warning: In effect from 3:00 PM CST this afternoon until 9:00 PM CST this evening, February 17.
• Storm Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM CST this evening until 12:00 PM CST Wednesday, February 18.