Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
121 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
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Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
121 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale
Watch, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
2 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island
to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle
Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Wednesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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