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Gale Warning 4, NWS Marquette, MI

February 7, 2021

NWS Marquette, MI issued this gale warning at Feb 7, 2021, 6:48 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 7, 2021, 6:48 PM EST (23:48 UTC)
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

The text

As transmitted.

337 
WHUS73 KMQT 072348
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
648 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LSZ248>251-265>267-080800-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0004.210207T2348Z-210208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
648 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft 
  occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-240>244-263-264-080800-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
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-
648 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 /548 PM CST Sun Feb 7 2021/

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$

LSZ245>247-080800-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
648 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Lower Entrance of 
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron 
  Bays and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
792 
WHUS73 KMQT 080225
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
925 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

LSZ248>251-265>267-081030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
925 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft 
  occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-240>244-263-264-081030-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
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-
925 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021 /825 PM CST Sun Feb 7 2021/

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$

LSZ245>247-081030-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
925 PM EST Sun Feb 7 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Lower Entrance of 
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron 
  Bays and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$
504 
WHUS73 KMQT 080910
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
410 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

LSZ248>251-265>267-081715-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
410 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft 
  occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-240>244-263-264-081715-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
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-
410 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021 /310 AM CST Mon Feb 8 2021/

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$

LSZ245>247-081715-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
410 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Lower Entrance of 
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron 
  Bays and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$
466 
WHUS73 KMQT 081503
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1003 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

LSZ248>251-265>267-082315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
1003 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing 
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may 
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft 
  occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 PM EST 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-240>244-263-264-082315-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
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-
1003 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021 /903 AM CST Mon Feb 8 2021/

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$

LSZ245>247-082315-
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
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-
1003 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Lower Entrance of 
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron 
  Bays and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 11:16 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryMQTAlger, Houghton, Keweenaw, Luce, Ontonagon4 days
Feb 7, 3:35 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryMQTAlger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton and 4 more21 hr

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