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Gale Warning 5, NWS Marquette, MI

February 25, 2021

NWS Marquette, MI issued this gale warning at Feb 25, 2021, 3:37 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 25, 2021, 3:37 PM EST (20:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 27, 2021, 3:00 AM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

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021 
WHUS73 KMQT 252037
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
337 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

LSZ249>251-266-267-260445-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0002.210226T1700Z-210227T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
337 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, 
  Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish 
  Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
481 
WHUS73 KMQT 260239
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
939 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

LSZ249>251-266-267-261045-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
939 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point 
  MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, 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, Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais 
  MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
634 
WHUS73 KMQT 260923
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
423 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

LSZ249>251-266-267-261730-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
423 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point 
  MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, 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, Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais 
  MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-261730-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.210226T1500Z-210227T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
423 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a 
  line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

BW
834 
WHUS73 KMQT 261513
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1013 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

LSZ249>251-266-267-262315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
1013 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point 
  MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, 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, Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais 
  MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-262315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
1013 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island 
  Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

TAP
841 
WHUS73 KMQT 261852
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
152 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

LSZ243-244-264-270300-
/O.EXA.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
152 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, 
  Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Lake Superior from Upper 
  Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore 
  to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ249>251-266-267-270300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.210226T1900Z-210227T0800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
152 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point 
  MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, 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, Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais 
  MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-270300-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
152 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island 
  Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

TAP
285 
WHUS73 KMQT 262144
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
444 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

LSZ243-244-249>251-264-266-267-270545-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
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-
444 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-270545-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
444 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft occurring.

* WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island 
  Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
361 
WHUS73 KMQT 270230
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
930 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

LSZ243-244-249>251-264-266-267-270800-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210227T0800Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
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-
930 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-271030-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210227T1400Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
930 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island 
  Passage and Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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