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Gale Watch 9, NWS Marquette, MI

April 25, 2021

NWS Marquette, MI issued this gale watch at Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

The text

As transmitted.

804 
WHUS73 KMQT 252015
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

LSZ248>250-260415-
/O.EXP.KMQT.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210425T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1500Z-210427T1000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising 
  MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ251-260415-
/O.EXP.KMQT.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210425T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2200Z-210427T1000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LSZ244-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM EDT 
  Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late 
  Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LMZ221-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T0600Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock 
  Island Passage.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T1700Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 /315 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT /6 AM CDT/ TO
1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to 
  Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT /6 AM CDT/ to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

LSZ242-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T2200Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ243-245-246-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210427T1000Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, 
  Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle to 
  Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 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 Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ264-266-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
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-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LSZ267-260415-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2200Z-210427T1000Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
415 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

jp
2 follow-up statements
325 
WHUS73 KMQT 260140
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

LSZ244-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM EDT 
  Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through late 
  Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LMZ221-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T0600Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO
2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock 
  Island Passage.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T1700Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 /840 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT /6 AM
CDT/ TO 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to 
  Black River MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT /6 AM CDT/ to 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

LSZ242-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T2200Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ243-245-246-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210427T1000Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, 
  Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle to 
  Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ248>250-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1500Z-210427T1000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Huron Islands to Marquette 
  MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ264-266-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
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-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...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 Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM 
  off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LSZ251-267-260945-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2200Z-210427T1000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
940 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* 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 Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

jp
686 
WHUS73 KMQT 260816
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

LSZ244-261630-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210427T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ264-266-260930-
/O.CAN.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2000Z-210427T0800Z/
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-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Sustained gales are not expected at this time.

$$

LSZ267-260930-
/O.CAN.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2200Z-210427T1000Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Sustained gales are not expected at this time.

$$

LSZ251-261630-
/O.EXA.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1500Z-210427T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0009.210426T2200Z-210427T1000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ221-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T0600Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock 
  Island Passage.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T1700Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021 /316 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT /NOON
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Saxon Harbor WI to 
  Black River MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ242-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210426T2200Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ243-245-246-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1100Z-210427T1000Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, 
  Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle to 
  Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ248>250-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1500Z-210427T1000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Huron Islands to Marquette 
  MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-261630-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0042.210426T1400Z-210427T1200Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
416 AM EDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch 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 watch went out at Apr 25, 1:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 25, 1:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
143 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 508 AM EDT SUN APR 25 2021

Today, sfc high pressure will be building in from the west and
increasingly confluent flow aloft will lead to enhanced subsidence
as low clouds and any remaining flurries will scour out over the
east half this morning. High pressure will remain the dominant
feature maintaining dry conditions with sunny skies for much of the
cwa through the day. Increasing WAA/isentropic lift could lead to an
increase in mid clouds late in day over the west half. North to
northeast wind off Lake Superior and chilly air mass in place will
keep high temperatures unseasonably cool with readings ranging from
the 30s across the east and north-central to the 40s across the west
and south-central. Despite dry air mass, dewpoints lowering near the
single digits and min RH values dropping in the 20 to 25 pct range
across much of the west half interior this afternoon, suspect fire
wx concerns should be essentially nil with recent light pcpn, light
winds, and cooler temperatures.

Tonight, strengthening waa/isentropic ascent regime as viewed on the
290K and 295 sfcs will spread ne into the western Great Lakes ahead
of the advancing warm front from the Central Plains/Lower Midwest.
Clouds will spread across the rest of the cwa in the evening, but
antecedant dry air mass will delay pcpn onset and also lead to some
ptype issues later tonight due to evaporative cooling. Expect some
pcpn to spread into mainly the west and south central portion of the
cwa late tonight. Continued trend from previous fcst of siding
toward the slower solutions for pcpn onset. Fcst soundings are
suggestive of mainly -sn at onset with a transition to ip late
tonight. There may be a brief period of -fzra for some areas, but
even if it did occur, it would likely not cause any issues due to
-sn falling prior. Expect min temps ranging from the low to mid
20s east and north central to the lower 30s far west and far south
central.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 407 AM EDT SUN APR 25 2021

At the beginning of the extended period the synoptic scale pattern
will feature troughing on both coasts and ridging across the
Plains/Midwest. The western trough/central ridge is expected to
become less amplified as it shifts east over the next week with
ridging building across the western US. However, the pattern
characterized by coastal troughing and central US ridging appears
to reload by the end of the extended period. Overall, a period of
active weather embedded within a strong warm air advection regime
is expected early this week with generally quieter weather late in
the week. Despite strong WAA aloft, cloud cover and above normal
precipitation chances should keep surface temperatures near to
below normal through most of the week.

The long term begins with an impressive warm air advection regime
moving across the CWA. WAA induced isentropic lift/frontogenesis
should result in an area of showery precipitation on Monday morning.
P-type issues exist given a very dry antecedent air mass beneath
an impressive warm nose near 800 mb, but p-types transitioning
from snow to sleet to rain seems like the most likely outcome. A
brief period of -ZR can't be completely ruled out, but coverage
and associated impacts are expected to be negligible.

Attention quickly transitions from p-type issues to continued
precipitation chances and potential for thunderstorms Monday evening
(west) through Tuesday evening (east). 4-24 12z NAEFS analysis
indicated precipitable water and integrated water vapor transport
values exceeding the 90th percentile by 00Z Tuesday. Furthermore,
a ~50 knot low level jet moves over our CWA Monday night beneath
reasonably steep (~7 C/km) mid-level lapse rates. This combination
appears likely to result in MUCAPE values exceeding 1000 J/kg
amidst relatively weak effective shear (~30 knots). While this
environment seems unlikely to produce severe thunderstorms a few
strong storms with small hail or graupel are plausible. NAM
guidance has been consistently bullish with MUCAPE values
exceeding 2000 J/kg that could support more vigorous updrafts.
Thunderstorm chances appear to diminish on Tuesday, but forecaster
confidence in frontal position is low. A slower cold front
passage could allow for some diurnal destabilization and/or
convective development across southern/eastern locations.

The post-frontal air mass is not particularly cold, but northerly
winds coming off Lake Superior should result in widespread cloud
cover and chilly temperatures on Wednesday. A positively tilted
trough axis is expected to move through the CWA on Thursday that
should usher in a reinforcing shot of cooler air. Model spread
increases behind this trough with the operational CMC/ECMWF showing
a prolonged stretch of cool/cloudy weather whereas the GFS shows a
rapid warm up into the 70s for next weekend. Ensemble mean guidance
from the various agencies favors the warmer GFS solution, but the
ongoing stretch of cool/cloudy/damp weather makes me skeptical of a
rapid warm up.
&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 143 PM EDT SUN APR 25 2021

VFR conditions at all TAF sites will lower to MVFR late tonight with
the onset of light snow before changing over to a wintry mix as a
warm front lifts northward. MVFR conditions and pcpn are expected to
occur just before or around sunrise at IWD and a couple hours after
sunrise at CMX and SAW. 40 to 45 knot winds at around 2000ft abv the
sfc may lead to some LLWS late tonight as the front approaches, but
current guidance suggest some of these will mix through the boundary
layer, limiting the LLWS potential. Will leave it out of the TAFs at
this time.
&&

.MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance)
Issued at 508 AM EDT SUN APR 25 2021

As ridging builds in from the west this morning, winds should
decrease blo 20 knots across the entire lake by afternoon. The
pressure gradient increases tonight as Superior gets between high
pressure to the east and a developing low pressure across the
Central Plains. As this system lifts NE, SE winds will increase
across the eastern half of the lake, with a few gale force gusts to
35 knots possible Monday afternoon and evening. By Tuesday, winds
relax blo 20 knots and are expected to remain blo 20 knots through
the rest of the fcst period.
&&

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

SHORT TERM...Voss
LONG TERM...EK
AVIATION...JAW
MARINE...Voss
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 25, 4:50 AM EDT, 11 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
450 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-260900-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
450 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 /350 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

There is a chance of thunderstorms spreading west-to-east across
Upper Michigan from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-260900-
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-
450 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 /350 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A few southeast gale force gusts to 35 knots are possible Monday
afternoon and evening across portions of the east half of Lake
Superior.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms that spreads from west-
to-east across southern portions of Lake Superior from Monday
afternoon through Tuesday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

LMZ221-248-250-260900-
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-
450 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

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...Monday through Saturday

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms for northern Lake
Michigan from Monday night through Tuesday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

EK

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 25, 3:47 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
347 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

MIZ002-009-010-260915-
Ontonagon-Gogebic-Iron-
Including the cities of Ontonagon, Ironwood, and Iron River
347 PM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021 /247 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021/

...WINTRY MIX OF SNOW AND SLEET EXPECTED MONDAY MORNING...

A warm front will lift north through Upper Michigan late
tonight/early Monday morning, initially bringing accumulating wet
snow of 1 to 2 inches for the morning commute. This snow is
expected to transition to sleet and some freezing rain before
becoming all rain by the afternoon. This combination will lead to
a slippery morning commute. Motorists are encouraged to slow their
speeds and plan on a longer than normal commute.

JAW

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 25, 3:40 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMQT6 hr
Apr 25, 4:15 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMQT41 hr

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