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Gale Watch

Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

Gale Watch issued October 31 at 2:07PM CDT until November 3 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Alert Description

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, winds should be out of the southwest on Sunday and out of the northwest on Monday.

Safety Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

Time Information

Effective
Nov 2, 2025, 2:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 7:15 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 7:07 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Duluth MN
National Weather Service

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