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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Marquette, MI
NWS Marquette, MI issued this small craft advisory at Feb 23, 2020, 5:11 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2020, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2020, 5:11 AM EST (10:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2020, 9:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2020, 1:00 AM EST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Marquette, MI
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035 WHUS73 KMQT 231011 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 LSZ162-231815- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1800Z-200224T0000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /411 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts near 34 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ240>242-263-231815- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1800Z-200224T0500Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /411 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park, Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon to midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>250-264>266-231815- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1900Z-200224T0900Z/ 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- 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- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ251-267-231815- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200224T0200Z-200224T1000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ248-231815- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-200223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.200223T1400Z-200224T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ250-231815- /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.200223T1400Z-200224T0600Z/ 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 511 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
3 follow-up statements
078 WHUS73 KMQT 231504 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 LSZ162-232315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1800Z-200224T0000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /904 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ240>242-263-232315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1800Z-200224T0500Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /904 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park, Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...Until midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>250-264>266-232315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200223T1900Z-200224T0900Z/ 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- 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- 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ251-267-232315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200224T0200Z-200224T1000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-232315- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200224T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 1004 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 feet occurring. * WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ jp
891 WHUS73 KMQT 232154 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 LSZ162-240000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T0000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /354 PM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet occurring. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ240>242-263-240500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T0500Z/ 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- 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /354 PM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 feet occurring. * WHERE...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, Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...Until midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>250-264>266-240600- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T0900Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet occurring. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ251-267-240600- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.200224T0200Z-200224T1000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-240600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200224T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 454 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 feet occurring. * WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ JSS
242 WHUS73 KMQT 240319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 LSZ240>242-263-240500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T0500Z/ 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- 1019 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 /919 PM CST Sun Feb 23 2020/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST /11 PM CST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet occurring. * WHERE...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, Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...Until midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>250-264>266-240900- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T0900Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- 1019 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet occurring. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LSZ251-267-241000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200224T1000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet occurring. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-240600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-200224T0600Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 1019 PM EST Sun Feb 23 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Waves 2 to 4 feet occurring. * WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ JSS
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Feb 23, 4:56 AM EST, 15 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 23, 4:56 AM EST, 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
456 AM EST Sun Feb 23 2020
.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 400 AM EST SUN FEB 23 2020
The two highlights of this forecast period will be the continued
warmth today, followed by a frontal boundary tonight.
Before getting to those two topics, first the remainder of the
overnight period through dawn: a LL stratus deck has formed in
northern WI, currently streaming into western Upper Michigan. Out
ahead of this stratus deck, some fog may possibly form through
dawn, although the window of opportunity for this coming to
fruition is quickly closing. Otherwise, clear skies have and will
continue to prevail.
Warm air continues to flow in under SW flow early this morning,
persisting through much of the day. Yet another well-above normal
temperature day is expected, with widespread upper 30s to mid
40s. However, this will be the last day of this unusual warmth
with temperatures dropping behind the aforementioned front
tonight. However, even with this CAA, lows tonight will still run
above normal, only dropping into the 20s (normal lows are
generally in the single digits for late February).
The front will lack any deep layer moisture with it, with perhaps
some flurries/sprinkles possible in the Keweenaw, courtesy more
from the Great Lake rather than synoptically-provided moisture.
Otherwise, benign conditions are anticipated to persist for this
forecast period, given the lack of impact from said fropa.
.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 418 AM EST SUN FEB 23 2020
Quiet weather looks to prevail through early parts of the week, but
a Panhandle Low lifting northeast across the Great Lakes later this
week could bring the potential for accumulating widespread snow.
Colder air will arrive behind the departing surface low through the
end of the week, keeping lake-effect snow showers in the forecast
and more seasonable temperatures for this time of year.
Tuesday night ahead of the approaching surface low, northeast flow
across the area looks to setup with an air air mass that is
borderline for ice generation. Thus, before any short of
upslope/onshore northeast winds start to produce some snow Tuesday
night into Wednesday, there may be a window for some freezing
drizzle. Now, for the potential for widespread system snow, there is
quite a bit of uncertainty in regards to where the main axis of
potentially heavier snow will track Wednesday into Wednesday night.
Right now, the deterministic GFS run is by far the most robust, and
would be a worst-case scenario for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
as it brings the main axis of higher QPF/heavier snow across much of
the area. The ECMWF, Canadian, and the majority of the GEFS
solutions are far less robust and are much drier across the west and
central, compared to the GFS deterministic run. Therefore, did not
go with the worst-case scenario at this point but did hit the
northeast wind snow belts hardest as northeast fetch with colder air
working behind the exiting system Wednesday should help favor better
chances for snow. Given the uncertainty, it is really hard to tell
whether or not the heavier snow will track into the region, or just
graze the southeastern parts of Upper Michigan. This is definitely a
time frame to keep an eye on over the next couple of days.
Wednesday night through Thursday, the main surface low and 850mb low
exit the region and lift into Ontario/Quebec. This will favor colder
air working south across the region and lingering lake-effect/lake-
enhanced snow across the north wind snow belts. The pattern doesn't
change much through Friday, as north-northeast winds and colder air
continue to linger across the region. Therefore, expect the lake-
effect snow to linger as well. Models aren't terribly impressive
with QPF, but suspect they may be under-doing it at this point
(unless the drier air does end up winning out). Given the lack of
ice on Lake Superior and more than enough lake-induced instability
expected through the end of the work week, leaning towards a better
potential for additional accumulating lake-effect snow. Wouldn't be
surprised if there are a few stronger bands that develop across the
north wind snow belts at times across parts of the north-central and
east.
Over the weekend, conditions look to dry out a bit as high pressure
slides just south of the area and flow gradually backs southerly.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 152 AM EST SUN FEB 23 2020
VFR conditions/clear skies may give way to the development of some
patchy fog/low stratus later tonight as added moisture from melting
snow and weakening southwest gradient winds will allow for
saturation in the boundary layer. MVFR vis in BR would be most
likely at KCMX/KSAW with the potential of a brief period of LIFR
cigs possible by Sun morning. At KIWD, slight downslope component to
the wind may be just enough to prevent conditions from falling out
of VFR. As a cold front moves through Sun afternoon winds shifting
from sw to upslope westerly flow will allow for MVFR cigs in stratus
to develop.
&&
.MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 442 AM EST SUN FEB 23 2020
Gales return to the lake later today, initially across the west
half under SW flow. As the winds become more westerly to west-
northwesterly behind a front passing through, the stronger winds
will translate to across the eastern half of the lake tonight.
The winds will then wind down as the day progresses tomorrow, with
lighter winds prevailing through the beginning of this week. By
early Tuesday, gusts approaching and perhaps exceeding 30 knots
return, sticking around through the middle of the week. Lighter
winds look to return on Friday, with gusts of less than 25 knots
anticipated into at least the first half of next weekend.
&&
.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
None.
Lake Superior...
Gale Warning from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday for
LSZ251-267.
Gale Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday for
LSZ243>250-264>266.
Gale Warning from 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ this morning to midnight
EST /11 PM CST/ tonight for LSZ162-240>242-263.
Lake Michigan...
None.
&&
SHORT TERM...lg
LONG TERM...Ritzman
AVIATION...Voss
MARINE...lgHazardous weather outlook, Feb 22, 4:29 PM EST, 12 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 429 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2020 MIZ001-003-232130- Keweenaw-Northern Houghton- 429 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected Sunday afternoon and evening. Waves on Lake superior building to 8 to 11 feet Sunday afternoon and evening may lead to minor beach erosion and localized lakeshore flooding, and may push any loose ice onshore along the western shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula. A developing storm system may bring light to moderate snow to the area around the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. MIZ002-004>007-009>014-084-085-232130- Ontonagon-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson- Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton- Northern Schoolcraft- 429 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2020 /329 PM CST Sat Feb 22 2020/ 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...Sunday through Friday Waves on Lake superior building to 8 to 12 feet Sunday night into Monday may lead to minor beach erosion and localized lakeshore flooding, and may push any loose ice onshore along the shoreline east of Munising. Additional high waves are possible Wednesday night through Thursday night for the shoreline east of Big Bay to Whitefish Point. A developing storm system may bring light to moderate snow to the area around the middle of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. LSZ162-240>251-263>267-232130- 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- 429 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2020 /329 PM CST Sat Feb 22 2020/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday West-southwest gales on western Lake Superior on Sunday will become west-northwest gales across the lake Sunday night. A few gale force gusts are again possible across Lake Superior around the middle of next week. See the latest Marine Weather Message and Open Lake Forecast for more details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. LMZ221-248-250-232130- 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- 429 PM EST Sat Feb 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. RJC
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.