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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Marquette, MI

March 11, 2021

NWS Marquette, MI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 11, 2021, 9:27 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 12, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2021, 9:27 PM EST (02:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 12, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Marquette, MI

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429 
WHUS73 KMQT 120227
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
927 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LSZ240>244-263-264-121030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0006.210312T0800Z-210312T1600Z/
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-
927 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 /827 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EST
/2 AM CST/ TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt becoming northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt. Waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing 
  Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour 
  or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday. 
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM EST /2 AM CST/ 
  to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ245>251-265>267-121030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0006.210312T1200Z-210312T1800Z/
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 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-
927 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO
1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt becoming northwest 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt. Waves 11 to 16 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-121030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1200Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
927 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021 /827 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 3 to 
  6 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to 
  Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-121030-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.210312T1000Z-210312T1800Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
927 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
446 
WHUS73 KMQT 120846
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
346 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

LSZ240>244-263-264-121600-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T1600Z/
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-
346 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 /246 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
/10 AM CST/ THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 11 AM EST 
  /10 AM CST/ this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST 
  /6 AM CST/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ245>251-265>267-121700-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0006.210312T1200Z-210312T1800Z/
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 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-
346 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft occurring. For the 
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate 
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly 
  accumulate on vessels.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM this morning 
  to 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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-121200-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1200Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
346 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 /246 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to 
  Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-121700-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.210312T1000Z-210312T1800Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
346 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

jp
918 
WHUS73 KMQT 121532
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1032 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

LSZ240>244-263-264-121645-
/O.EXP.KMQT.UP.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T1600Z/
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-
1032 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021 /932 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021/

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EST /10 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...

$$

LSZ245>251-265>267-121800-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
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 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-
1032 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

* 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, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft 
  occurring.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-250-121800-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210312T1800Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
1032 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  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 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

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