First published 9/18/2026, 8:30:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:30:15 PM

Beach Hazards Statement — NWS Duluth (issued Sep 18 2026)

The National Weather Service in Duluth, MN issued a Beach Hazards Statement effective Sep 18 at 1:01 PM CDT through Sep 19 at 1:00 AM CDT warning of hazardous conditions at local beaches.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Beach hazards statements indicate conditions that can endanger swimmers, beachgoers, and small craft and may require increased caution or closure of recreational areas. The alert is current and time-limited, so people in the Duluth area should avoid risky water activities until the statement ends.

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Sources

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 1:01PM CDT until September 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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