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NOAA Issues Gale Warning for Lake Superior Waters

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC · How we work

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NOAA Issues Gale Warning

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a gale warning for Lake Superior waters on Tuesday.
Waves could climb above 11 feet along the western side of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Tuesday evening.
Duluth harbor cameras showed calm conditions despite the gale warning.
Minnesota Public Radio’s small station in Houghton, Michigan provides local coverage of the storm.

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Rain Boosts Soil

Forecasts call for 2–3 inches of rain across central Minnesota by Friday.
Twin Cities topsoil moisture sits at only 4–12 % of normal at two-inch depth.
Overnight rain will curb evaporation, boosting soil recharge and providing modest drought relief.
Early Wednesday mornings in northern Minnesota will see upper-30s to low-40s temperatures, the coldest at MSP since May 24.

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Drought Delays Foliage

Early leaf color is appearing this week across northern Minnesota, especially near Roseau and the Iron Range.
Day length and cooler temperatures traditionally set the timing of autumn foliage in the region.
Current drought conditions are disrupting normal leaf-color timing, prompting further forecast study.
Cold mornings will gradually alter leaf chemistry, influencing color development.
Small forest sections along Highway 61 near Lake Superior are expected to display vivid colors by weekend.

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NOAA Issues Gale Warning

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a gale warning for Lake Superior waters on Tuesday.
Waves could climb above 11 feet along the western side of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Tuesday evening.
Duluth harbor cameras showed calm conditions despite the gale warning.
Minnesota Public Radio’s small station in Houghton, Michigan provides local coverage of the storm.

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