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Gale Warning 13, NWS Marquette, MI

February 12, 2018

NWS Marquette, MI issued this gale warning at Feb 12, 2018, 3:09 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 13, 2018, 1:18 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2018, 3:09 PM EST (20:09 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2018, 1:18 PM EST
Expired
Feb 14, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

The text

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600 
WHUS73 KMQT 122009
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
309 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

LSZ266-267-130415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T2300Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
309 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 6 PM Tuesday to 1 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the south, with gusts up to 41 
  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 6 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-130415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1000Z/
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-
309 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 7 PM Tuesday to 5 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 28 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  39 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

07
6 follow-up statements
616 
WHUS73 KMQT 130330
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1030 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

LSZ266-267-131130-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T2300Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
1030 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 6 PM Tuesday to 1 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the south, with gusts up to 41 
  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 6 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-131130-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1000Z/
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-
1030 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 7 PM Tuesday to 5 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 28 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  39 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 1 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

Borchardt
382 
WHUS73 KMQT 130857
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
357 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

LSZ266-267-131700-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T2000Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
357 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

The Gale Warning is now in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to
1 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 32 knots from the south, with gusts up to 39 
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet 
  with a maximum wave height of up to 14 feet possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-131700-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1200Z/
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-
357 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

The Gale Warning is now in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  39 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-131700-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.180213T1800Z-180214T1000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
357 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Small
Craft Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
5 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...Expect 
  sustained winds of up to 23 knots from the southwest, with 
  gusts up to 28 knots. The largest expected significant waves 
  will be 2 feet with a maximum wave height of up to 2 feet 
  possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 2 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

JLB
594 
WHUS73 KMQT 131532
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1032 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

LSZ266-267-132345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T2000Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
1032 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM
EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 31 knots from the south, with gusts up to 40 
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet 
  with a maximum wave height of up to 14 feet possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-132345-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1200Z/
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-
1032 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  38 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-132345-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.180213T1800Z-180214T1000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
1032 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...Expect 
  sustained winds of up to 22 knots from the southwest, with 
  gusts up to 31 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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
780 
WHUS73 KMQT 131818
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
118 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

LSZ266-267-140230-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T1818Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
118 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

The Gale Warning is now in effect until 1 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 31 knots from the south, with gusts up to 40 
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet 
  with a maximum wave height of up to 14 feet possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-140230-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1200Z/
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-
118 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  38 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-140230-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T1000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
118 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...Expect 
  sustained winds of up to 22 knots from the southwest, with 
  gusts up to 31 knots. The largest expected significant waves 
  will be 2 feet with a maximum wave height of up to 2 feet 
  possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 9 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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
527 
WHUS73 KMQT 132053
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
353 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

LSZ265-140300-
/O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180213T2053Z-180214T0300Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
353 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 22 knots from the south, with gusts up to 29 
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 4 feet 
  with a maximum wave height of up to 6 feet possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 9 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ266-267-140500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
353 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 33 knots from the south, with gusts up to 43 
  knots. The largest expected significant waves will be 10 feet 
  with a maximum wave height of up to 14 feet possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 4 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-140500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.180214T0000Z-180214T1200Z/
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-
353 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM
EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 29 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  38 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 12 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-140500-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T1000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
353 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM EST
Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...Expect 
  sustained winds of up to 25 knots from the southwest, with 
  gusts up to 32 knots. The largest expected significant waves 
  will be 1 feet with a maximum wave height of up to 2 feet 
  possible. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EST 
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

Borchardt
371 
WHUS73 KMQT 140304
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1004 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

LSZ265-140415-
/O.EXP.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T0300Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
1004 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The Gale Warning is no longer in effect. 

$$

LSZ266-267-140600-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T0600Z/
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-
1004 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 31 knots from the southwest, 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 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-141115-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180214T1200Z/
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-
1004 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

A Gale Warning remains in effect until 7 AM EST Wednesday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE GALE WARNING...Expect sustained 
  winds of up to 30 knots from the southwest, with gusts up to 
  39 knots. 

* TIMING...The maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-141115-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180215T1000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
1004 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

The Small Craft Advisory is now in effect until 5 AM EST
Thursday. 

* WIND AND WAVES DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...Expect 
  sustained winds of up to 25 knots from the southwest, with 
  gusts up to 31 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 10 PM EST 
  Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 11 PM EST 
  Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

Borchardt

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale 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 gale warning went out at Feb 12, 2:51 PM EST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 2:51 PM EST, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
251 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 236 PM EST MON FEB 12 2018

Upper air pattern consists of a 500 mb trough and closed low in the
western U.S. this morning and a broad 500 mb trough across central
and eastern Canada down into the Great Lakes region and a ridge off
the se coast. The ridge moves into the Gulf of Mexico 00z Wed with
the trough in the western U.S. and a shortwave in the northern and
central plains. This shortwave will kick off some light snow across
the northern and eastern cwa on Tue with some help from Lake
Michigan and Lake Superior and have some low chance pops for this
possibility. Lake effect snow will slowly come to an end late this
afternoon across the west as inversion heights continue to fall. Did
lower low temperatures a bit tonight with clear skies and light
winds to start the evening off with good radiational cooling taking
place. High clouds do not come in until late tonight, so this would
allow lows to drop below the coldest guidance available. Otherwise,
no big changes to the going forecast.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 251 PM EST MON FEB 12 2018

Overall, temperatures through the extended will be on a roller
coaster as a couple of cold fronts push eastward across the region
later this week through early next week. Ahead of these fronts,
temperatures will warm nicely as return flow advects into the region
- especially on Wednesday. Precipitation chances will remain slim
through the middle of the week, but upon and after the arrival of
the first cold front later this week snow showers will return with
better chances downwind of Lake Superior.

Wednesday through Friday: A cooling trend will be observed through
this time period, with Wednesday being the warmest day of the week
as temperatures warm into the mid 30s to lower 40s. Given the ice
cover over the Great Lakes, if the synoptic-scale flow is strong
enough to hold off any lake breezes during the afternoon,
downsloping winds along across the north central may allow
temperatures to warm even more. However, if onshore flow does
develop in the afternoon, colder air from over the lake will push
onshore and allow for cooler temperatures near the lakeshore. By
Friday, the above mentioned cold front will push southeast across
the area and push temperatures back down into the teens.

Precipitation chances should hold off until the cold front arrives
early Thursday. Initially 850mb temperatures are not progged to drop
dramatically; therefore, we could see a brief bout of drizzle and
freezing drizzle before better chances for lake effect snow develop
late Thursday through Friday across the northwest to west wind snow
belts. Where the lake effect snow will impact areas near Lake
Superior will be highly dependent on ice coverage and where any
leads develop over the next few days.

Saturday through Monday: Numerous shortwaves are progged to track
across the region this weekend into early next week. Ahead of these
waves, temperatures will warm up into the 30s by the end of the
weekend, but as another cold front pushes east across the area
temperatures should drop back down next week. Precipitation chances
during this time period will be highly dependent on the track and
speed of these systems tracking across the region.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1222 PM EST MON FEB 12 2018

Lake effect MVFR cigs and a few snow showers at KCMX will give way
to clearing late this afternoon with VFR conditions by mid to late
morning. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail through the rest of
the forecast period.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 PM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 236 PM EST MON FEB 12 2018

Southwest gales to 35 knots are expected late Tuesday afternoon into
Tuesday night across central and eastern Lake Superior. These will
be the strongest winds for this forecast period with several other
periods getting up to 30 knots, but staying below gales though.
&&

.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
None.
Lake Superior...
None.
Lake Michigan...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...07
LONG TERM...Ritzman
AVIATION...07
MARINE...07
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 5:10 AM EST, 9 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
510 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-131200-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
510 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018 /410 AM CST Mon Feb 12 2018/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Moderate lake effect snow bands will cause slippery travel this
morning for locations from Munising and east near Lake Superior.
Additionally, visibility may drop below a mile at times in the
heaviest snow bands.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-131200-
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-
510 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018 /410 AM CST Mon Feb 12 2018/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

West to northwest gales to 35 knots and heavy freezing spray are
expected over eastern Lake Superior early this morning. See the
latest marine forecast and statement for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Southwest gales to 35 knots are possible Tuesday afternoon and
Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LMZ221-248-250-131200-
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-
510 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

KEC

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 12, 10:13 AM EST, 4 hours 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
1013 AM EST MON FEB 12 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST GRAND MARAIS            46.68N 85.98W
02/11/2018  M54 MPH          LSZ251             MI   MESONET

            MESONET STATION GRMM4, GRAND MARAIS.

0824 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST COPPER HARBOR           47.47N 87.88W
02/11/2018  M40 MPH          KEWEENAW           MI   ASOS

            ASOS STATION P59, COPPER HARBOR.

1024 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST OJIBWAY - ISLE ROYALE   48.11N 88.61W
02/11/2018  M38 MPH          KEWEENAW           MI   MESONET

            MESONET STATION OJIM4, OJIBWAY - ISLE
            ROYALE.

0848 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST HOUGHTON CO. AIRPORT    47.17N 88.49W
02/11/2018  M37 MPH          HOUGHTON           MI   ASOS

            ASOS STATION CMX, HOUGHTON CO. AIRPORT.

0103 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 WSW SHOT POINT        46.49N 87.23W
02/12/2018  M36 MPH          MARQUETTE          MI   MESONET

            MESONET STATION MC001, 3 WSW SHOT POINT.

0700 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST PASSAGE ISLAND - ISLE R 48.22N 88.37W
02/11/2018  M36 MPH          LSZ264             MI   BUOY

            BUOY STATION PILM4, PASSAGE ISLAND - ISLE
            ROYALE.

&&

JSS

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