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Storm Warning 5, NWS Marquette, MI

October 27, 2017

NWS Marquette, MI issued this storm warning at Oct 27, 2017, 2:58 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2017, 2:58 AM EDT (06:58 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

The text

As transmitted.

649 
WHUS73 KMQT 270658
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

LSZ162-240>242-263-271500-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SR.W.0002.171027T0658Z-171027T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0040.171027T2100Z-171028T1900Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF A LINE FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO GRAND
PORTAGE MN BEYOND 5NM-SAXON HARBOR WI TO BLACK RIVER MI-
BLACK RIVER TO ONTONAGON MI-
ONTONAGON TO UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE
CANAL MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER INCLUDING ISLE
ROYALE NATIONAL PARK-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017 /158 AM CDT FRI OCT 27 2017/

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 3 PM EDT /2 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON. A GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING
IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM EDT
/2 PM CDT/ SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE STORM WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED 
  WINDS OF UP TO 44 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 
  53 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 19 
  FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 28 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 AM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT FRIDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 38 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 47 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 19 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 27 FEET POSSIBLE.

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ243>245-264-271500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T1900Z/
UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO EAGLE RIVER MI-
EAGLE RIVER TO MANITOU ISLAND MI-
MANITOU ISLAND TO POINT ISABELLE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE CANAL TO MANITOU
ISLAND MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 37 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 16 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 23 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ266-271500-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR EAST OF A LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
AND WEST OF A LINE FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 15 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 21 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-271500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171027T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0123.171027T1800Z-171028T0000Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO POINT DETOUR MI-
5NM EAST OF A LINE FROM FAIRPORT MI TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MARQUETTE HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 17 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST...WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE 9 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 13 FEET 
  POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 7 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 2 PM EDT FRIDAY.

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 31 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 38 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 10 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 15 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 6 AM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 8 AM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ249>251-271500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.171027T0900Z-171028T0300Z/
MARQUETTE TO MUNISING MI-MUNISING TO GRAND MARAIS MI-
GRAND MARAIS TO WHITEFISH POINT MI-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 32 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 14 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 20 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ246>248-265-271500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
POINT ISABELLE TO LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO HURON ISLANDS MI INCLUDING
KEWEENAW AND HURON BAYS-HURON ISLANDS TO MARQUETTE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 15 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 22 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ267-271500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.171027T0900Z-171028T0300Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO WHITEFISH POINT MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 33 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 11 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 16 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ221-271500-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
GREEN BAY NORTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK ISLAND
PASSAGE-
258 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 27 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 33 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 
  9 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 13 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 AM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 7 AM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

RITZMAN
2 follow-up statements
615 
WHUS73 KMQT 271501
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

LSZ162-240>242-263-272315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171027T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0040.171027T2100Z-171028T1800Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF A LINE FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO GRAND
PORTAGE MN BEYOND 5NM-SAXON HARBOR WI TO BLACK RIVER MI-
BLACK RIVER TO ONTONAGON MI-
ONTONAGON TO UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE
CANAL MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER INCLUDING ISLE
ROYALE NATIONAL PARK-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017 /1001 AM CDT FRI OCT 27 2017/

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS
  OF UP TO 37 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 49
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 20 FEET
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 27 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE STORM WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS
  OF UP TO 41 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 54
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 21 FEET
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 29 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT FRIDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ249>251-272315-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
MARQUETTE TO MUNISING MI-MUNISING TO GRAND MARAIS MI-
GRAND MARAIS TO WHITEFISH POINT MI-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 32 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 41 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 13 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 20 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ243>245-264-272315-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T1800Z/
UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO EAGLE RIVER MI-
EAGLE RIVER TO MANITOU ISLAND MI-
MANITOU ISLAND TO POINT ISABELLE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE CANAL TO MANITOU
ISLAND MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 47 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 18 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 26 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 1 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ246>248-265-272315-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0600Z/
POINT ISABELLE TO LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO HURON ISLANDS MI INCLUDING
KEWEENAW AND HURON BAYS-HURON ISLANDS TO MARQUETTE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 47 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 18 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 26 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 12 PM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ266-272315-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T1000Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR EAST OF A LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
AND WEST OF A LINE FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 47 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 17 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 25 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 3 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-272315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171027T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0123.171027T1800Z-171028T0000Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO POINT DETOUR MI-
5NM EAST OF A LINE FROM FAIRPORT MI TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 28 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 36 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 9 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 13 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 10 AM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 10 AM EDT 
  FRIDAY.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 21 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTH...WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 27 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 
  7 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 10 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 2 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ267-272315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0300Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO WHITEFISH POINT MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 33 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 18 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT 
  FRIDAY WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ221-272315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
GREEN BAY NORTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK ISLAND
PASSAGE-
1101 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 23 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTHEAST...WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE 7 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 11 FEET 
  POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 11 AM EDT FRIDAY
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 1 AM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KCW
332 
WHUS73 KMQT 272011
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

LSZ162-280415-
/O.CON.KMQT.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171027T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0040.171027T2100Z-171028T0900Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF A LINE FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO GRAND
PORTAGE MN BEYOND 5NM-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017 /311 PM CDT FRI OCT 27 2017/

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 35 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 44 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 20 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 29 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE STORM WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS
  OF UP TO 37 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 48
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 20 FEET
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 28 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ240>242-263-280415-
/O.CON.KMQT.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171027T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0040.171027T2100Z-171028T1500Z/
SAXON HARBOR WI TO BLACK RIVER MI-BLACK RIVER TO ONTONAGON MI-
ONTONAGON TO UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM SAXON HARBOR WI TO UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE
CANAL MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER INCLUDING ISLE
ROYALE NATIONAL PARK-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017 /311 PM CDT FRI OCT 27 2017/

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 36 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 19 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 28 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE STORM WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS
  OF UP TO 37 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 48
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 20 FEET
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 28 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ243>245-264-280415-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T1500Z/
UPPER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO EAGLE RIVER MI-
EAGLE RIVER TO MANITOU ISLAND MI-
MANITOU ISLAND TO POINT ISABELLE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM UPPER ENTRANCE TO PORTAGE CANAL TO MANITOU
ISLAND MI 5NM OFF SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 34 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 17 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 25 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 5 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ266-280415-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0600Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR EAST OF A LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
AND WEST OF A LINE FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 35 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 17 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 25 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ249>251-280000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
MARQUETTE TO MUNISING MI-MUNISING TO GRAND MARAIS MI-
GRAND MARAIS TO WHITEFISH POINT MI-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 29 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 36 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 13 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 19 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ246>248-265-280415-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0600Z/
POINT ISABELLE TO LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL MI-
LOWER ENTRANCE OF PORTAGE CANAL TO HURON ISLANDS MI INCLUDING
KEWEENAW AND HURON BAYS-HURON ISLANDS TO MARQUETTE MI-
LAKE SUPERIOR WEST OF LINE FROM MANITOU ISLAND TO MARQUETTE MI
BEYOND 5NM FROM SHORE-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 35 KNOTS FROM THE NORTHEAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 43 
  KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 17 FEET 
  WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 25 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LSZ267-280300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-171028T0300Z/
LAKE SUPERIOR FROM GRAND MARAIS MI TO WHITEFISH POINT MI 5NM OFF
SHORE TO THE US/CANADIAN BORDER-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING: EXPECT SUSTAINED WINDS 
  OF UP TO 31 KNOTS FROM THE EAST...WITH GUSTS UP TO 39 KNOTS. 
  THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 12 FEET WITH A 
  MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 17 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-280415-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0123.000000T0000Z-171028T0900Z/
SEUL CHOIX POINT TO POINT DETOUR MI-
5NM EAST OF A LINE FROM FAIRPORT MI TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 21 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTH...WITH GUSTS 
  UP TO 26 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 
  6 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 9 FEET POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ221-280000-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0122.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
GREEN BAY NORTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK ISLAND
PASSAGE-
411 PM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: EXPECT 
  SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 20 KNOTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST...WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 26 KNOTS. THE LARGEST EXPECTED SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE 5 FEET WITH A MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 7 FEET 
  POSSIBLE. 

* TIMING...THE MAXIMUM WINDS ARE EXPECTED AROUND 4 PM EDT FRIDAY 
  WITH THE LARGEST WAVES EXPECTED AROUND 6 PM EDT FRIDAY.

PLEASE SEE THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KLUBER

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Oct 27, 1:22 AM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 27, 1:22 AM EDT, 1 hour 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
122 AM EDT Fri Oct 27 2017

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 351 PM EDT THU OCT 26 2017

Another storm system is expected to impact the Upper Great Lakes
tonight into the early part of the weekend.

Mid-upper level trough over the Northern Plains will move slowly
east into the Western Great Lakes on Friday. Associated sfc low
centers near 1000 mb over central Minnesota and eastern IA late this
afternoon are forecast to merge into a 1004 mb sfc low over central
Upper Mi late Fri afternoon/evening. Tightening pres gradient
associated with the sfc low will result in increasing e-se winds
late this afternoon into tonight. As the low moves over central
Upper Mi during the day on Friday the pres gradient will tighten
into western and north central Upper Mi causing increasing ne winds
which could gust as high as 40 mph along the Lake Superior shoreline
locations on Fri. Winds will increase out of the NE late tonight
over the nw fcst area, but will remain below 35mph over land through
tonight. Increasing ne winds will cause waves to increase up to 10-
12' in susceptible shorelines on Lake Superior by late tonight,
which will lead to some beach erosion and some minor flooding, but
more impactful waves of 14-18' on Lake Superior will occur Friday
into Friday night (see Lakeshore Flood Advisory). Plenty of precip
with this system with upslope and lake enhancement boosting rain
totals to over 2 inches for portions of the Keweenaw through Fri
morning, most of that falling tonight and Fri morning. Over other
portions of the N-central and western U.P. will see amounts from
0.75-1.75 inches tonight through Fri morning, while the S-central
and E generally will see 0.50 inches or less. Some snow may mix
in over the higher terrain late tonight and late Fri afternoon in
the west, but no accumulations are expected tonight and only an
inch is possible far west on Friday. The heavy rain may start to
cause some minor river flooding or bankfull issues over
northwestern and north central Upper MI on Fri into Sat as
additional precip falls and rivers respond to additional runoff.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Thursday)
Issued at 407 PM EDT THU OCT 26 2017

...Wet/heavy snow western Upper Michigan Fri night into Sat...

Slow moving upper low will be squarely over northern WI and Upper
Michigan Fri night into Sat. Strongest lift with shortwaves rotating
around the low move across on Fri with another surge of stronger
lift sliding across on Fri night. N-NE winds on northwest side of
associated sfc-h85 lows and h85 temps down to -4c to -7c along with
Lk Superior water temps around 10C/50F will be plenty sufficient for
lake enhanced precipitation over far west Upper Michigan, vcnty of
Ironwood to the Porcupine Mts. Additional forcing will come from
sharper h85-h7 fgen on the cool side of the system over roughly the
west third of Upper Michigan. Temps aloft plenty cold for snow, but
low-levels only marginally cold for snow. Soundings and model data
indicate that wet bulb zero will be low enough for snow over far
west Upper Michigan higher terrain, while farther east over the
Keweenaw and the north central higher terrain, limited cold air
advection seems to offset upslope NE flow to result in mainly a mix
of rain/snow or snow with only minor accums.

Due to stronger winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph near the Lk
Superior shore, even a mix of rain and snow could result in
eventually needing winter weather advisories for more of the west
and north central, but for now only hoisted winter storm watch over
the far west forecast area (Gogebic and Ontonagon) due to higher
snow amounts of 6-8 inches expected there and fact that water
equivalent in the snow will be pushing 1 inch. Typically even with
marginal snow amounts we will see more impacts due to the heavy/wet
nature of the expected snow. Also stronger winds closer to the shore
in these areas with the snow could lead to further hazards. Last
item to note is with system snow component initially on Fri night,
heavier snow could extend farther inland toward Watersmeet (where it
will become colder quicker over the higher terrain) as this is not
just a typical lake enhanced scenario.

On into Sat, synoptic component of system should shift leftover lake
enhanced snow more into north central Upper Michigan higher terrain
with N-NW winds developing on back side of exiting low. Soundings
show inversions up to 10kft but it never gets all that cold with h85
temps staying in the -6c to -8c range. Still that results in delta
t/s in upper teens and that is good enough for light to moderate
snow accumulations even in a pure les setup. Afternoon temps should
be in the low to mid 30s for higher terrain and in the upper 30s
along the shoreline areas, so main snow accumulation will mainly
stay over higher terrain. Winds will not be stronger than 15-20 mph
with 25-30 mph gusts near the shore, so by that time main hazard
will be from slushy snow accums versus the winds. Lakeshore hazard
for the waves near Superior will gradually be diminishing at that
time as well with values falling below 8 feet by Sat aftn.

Cooler than normal and unsettled weather pattern continues through
much of the rest of the extended. Chance for a clipper shortwave to
bring widespread light snow early next week while very strong low
pressure system affects eastern Canada. Daytime temps will stay in
the 30s over interior west half with lower 40s over rest of the
area. Nighttime lows will be in the 20s to lower 30s. Overall some
inland areas of western Upper Michigan could have a good start on
their snowpack of the winter season.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 122 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2017

Continuing worsening flight conditions are expected overnight as
widespread rainfall continues. Ceilings/visibilities will continue
to lower as a result. Expecting IFR conditions to continue at CMX
and IWD through the forecast period and to develop at SAW
overnight and remain that way through the period.

&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 PM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 351 PM EDT THU OCT 26 2017

Winds will continue to ramp up tonight as another strong low
pressure system organizes over central Upper Mi Fri afternoon and
Friday night. Gales over western Lake Superior will ramp up as high
as 45 knots tonight into Friday and as high as 40 knots over central
and eastern Lake Superior late tonight into Friday night. Gale
warnings are in effect for the entire lake starting late this
afternoon and continuing into Fri night. A few storm force wind
gusts to 50 knots will be possible over far western Lake Superior
late tonight and Fri morning. Winds should diminish blo gales Sat
morning as the low pressure system weakens and gradually pushes
east.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
  Lakeshore Flood Advisory from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning
     to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday for MIZ001>003-009.

  Winter Storm Watch from this evening through Saturday afternoon
     for MIZ002-009.

  Lakeshore Flood Advisory from 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT
     Saturday for MIZ004-005.

Lake Superior...
  Gale Warning from 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM EDT this
     evening for LSZ249>251-267.

  Gale Warning until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday for LSZ162-
     240>245-263-264-266.

  Gale Warning until 5 AM EDT Saturday for LSZ246>248-265.

Lake Michigan...
  Gale Warning until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for LMZ248-250.

&&

SHORT TERM...Voss
LONG TERM...JLA
AVIATION...07
MARINE...Voss
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 26, 4:33 PM EDT, 10 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
433 PM EDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-271200-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
433 PM EDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /333 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper
Michigan and central Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

East to northeast winds may gust to 40 to 45 mph along the Lake
Superior shore on Friday. Strongest winds will be along the shore
of western Upper Michigan. The strong winds over Lake Superior
will generate large waves that will cause some beach erosion and
beach flooding. See the latest lakeshore hazard message for
complete details.

Several inches of heavy, wet snow is expected over the interior of
western Upper Michigan Friday night through Saturday. Travel
could become difficult due to the wet and slushy snow accumulating
on some roads. See the latest winter weather message for more
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-271200-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
433 PM EDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /333 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake
Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

East gales to 35 knots over the west half of Lake Superior will
increase to 45 knots tonight. East gales to 35 knots will spread
to the east half of Lake Superior after midnight. The strongest
winds will be over western Lake Superior where some storm force
gusts to 50 knots are possible. See the latest Lake Superior
marine forecasts and marine weather messages for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Northeast to north gales of 35 to 45 knots are expected Friday.
Winds will diminish to below gale force late Friday night and
Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

LMZ221-248-250-271200-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
433 PM EDT Thu Oct 26 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Easterly gale force wind gusts to 35 knots are expected late
tonight, mainly on Lake Michigan outside of the Bay of Green Bay.
See the latest Lake Michigan marine forecasts and marine weather
messages for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Easterly gale force wind gusts to 35 knots are expected Friday
morning, mainly on Lake Michigan outside of the Bay of Green Bay.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

JLA

The office that day

Everything else NWS Marquette, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 2:58 AM EDTGale WarningMQT32 hr
Oct 27, 2:58 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMQT47 hr
Oct 27, 3:59 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningMQTGogebic, Ontonagon34 hr
Oct 27, 3:59 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMQTOntonagon8 hr
Oct 27, 12:28 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryMQTBaraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette32 hr
Oct 27, 1:48 PM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryMQTHoughton18 hr
Oct 27, 3:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMQTBaraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon9 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.