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Gale Warning 21, NWS Marquette, MI
NWS Marquette, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 7, 2026, 3:42 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 7, 2026, 3:42 AM EST (08:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Marquette, MI
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460 WHUS73 KMQT 070842 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 LSZ243-244-072045- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.260307T1200Z-260308T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-072045- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.260307T1200Z-260308T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249>251-072045- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.260307T1200Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-072045- /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0600Z-260308T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T1500Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /242 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ242-263-264-072045- /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft 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 and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265>267-072045- /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0010.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-072045- /O.CON.KMQT.MF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260307T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 342 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$
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934 WHUS73 KMQT 071657 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 LSZ243-244-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ 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- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249>251-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T1500Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /1057 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ242-263-264-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265>267-080500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ 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- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-080000- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 1157 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft occurring. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
759 WHUS73 KMQT 080151 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 LSZ240-241-081400- /O.EXA.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /751 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to Ontonagon MI. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249>251-081400- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-081400- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T1500Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /751 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ242>244-263-264-081400- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0600Z-260308T2100Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI, Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-265>267-081400- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ 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- 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- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EST Sunday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-081400- /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T0900Z-260309T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 851 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 8 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GS
851 WHUS73 KMQT 080804 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 LSZ249>251-082015- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260308T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-081500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /304 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ240>244-263-264-082015- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ 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- 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /304 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest 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...Until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-265>267-082015- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-082015- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T0900Z-260309T1200Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 404 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 8 AM 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. && $$
528 WHUS73 KMQT 081513 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 LSZ162-081615- /O.EXP.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T1500Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /1013 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ LSZ244-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ264-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 11 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265-266-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ241-242-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260309T0600Z-260309T1800Z/ Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /1013 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ243-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T2100Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 8 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ246>248-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T2100Z/ 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- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249-250-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260309T0600Z-260309T1800Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-090315- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260310T0000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ240-263-082100- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /1013 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ267-082100- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-090315- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260309T1800Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 1113 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
354 WHUS73 KMQT 081943 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 LSZ244-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ264-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265-266-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.260309T0900Z-260309T1800Z/ Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ241-242-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260309T0600Z-260309T1800Z/ Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /243 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ243-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T2100Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 8 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ246>248-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260309T2100Z/ 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- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249-250-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260309T0600Z-260309T1800Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.260308T2100Z-260310T0000Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ240-263-082100- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 /243 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ267-082100- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260308T2100Z/ Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ248-250-090745- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260309T1800Z/ Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 343 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 warning went out at Mar 7, 3:07 AM EST, 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Widespread rain and thunderstorms continue to move through the central and eastern UP early this morning, with some thunderstorms potentially producing hail and heavy downpours. Rain changes to light snow across the west half around sunrise.
- Temperatures continue to come in above average through early next week. Highs will be in the upper 30s to 40s on Saturday, then rising into the 50s for Sunday and Monday.
- Another system will bring potential for accumulating snow to the U.P. mid next week, but forecast confidence is low at this time.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 7, 3:07 AM EST, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Marquette MI
307 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Widespread rain and thunderstorms continue to move through the
central and eastern UP early this morning, with some thunderstorms
potentially producing hail and heavy downpours. Rain changes to
light snow across the west half around sunrise.
- Temperatures continue to come in above average through early next
week. Highs will be in the upper 30s to 40s on Saturday, then rising
into the 50s for Sunday and Monday.
- Another system will bring potential for accumulating snow to the
U.P. mid next week, but forecast confidence is low at this time.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 307 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026
Our much-anticipated batch of thunderstorms is finally reaching the
south-central UP on the nose of a 40-50kt 850mb LLJ analyzed ahead
of the surface low currently centered over central WI. MUCAPE of
around 500j/kg is analyzed over the area, and storms currently
moving over Menominee county and across the Bay have a healthy
amount of lightning on them while IR imagery shows embedded higher
cloud tops. That said, though reflectivities of 60dbz are common
closer to the UP border, I suspect that this may be due at least in
part to some bright-banding; freezing levels from tonights soundings
at GRB and MPX are at around 8-9kft, and the GRB radar is sampling
such reflectivities at at least 7kft. Still, some steadier, heavier
downpours are not out of the question, and would be unsurprised if we
were to hear of a hail report from any night-owls. Given such strong
winds aloft, a stronger wind gust would be possible as well, but
even storms that have moved right over available surface stations
have yet to produce any significant gusts.
As far as rain totals? Thus far, MRMS is showing accumulations
generally around a quarter to half an inch, and in spite of the
potential for radar overestimates, this is at least in line with
available (if unofficial) surface observations throughout northern
WI. Would therefore expect similar totals across the south-centrla
and eastern UP the rest of the night, with higher embedded totals
where any heavier downpours can occur. While this is not expected to
present a flooding risk, will still note the potential for some
localized ponding/water issues given our lingering snowpack
potentially leading to poor drainage conditions.
This initial batch of storms continues to move northeastward through
the central and eastern UP over the next few hours, making an exit
around 10Z. However, hot on its heels is our next batch of
precipitation as the cold front (currently over western WI and
western Lake Superior) sweeps through. While precipitation starts
off as rain in the west, a change over to snow is expected by 12Z.
However, soundings still support a brief period of light freezing
rain somewhere between 09-12Z as a warm layer persists aloft before
the entire column ultimately cools below freezing. Generally expect
no more than a glaze of ice and 1-2 inches of snow along the
Keweenaw and Porcupine Mountains before precipitation comes to an
end by early afternoon. Lingering precipitation will also change
over to light snow in the east as precipitation winds down, but
expect minimal snow accumulations of an inch or less across the
central and eastern UP through the afternoon. The passing cold
front, and increasing winds, is also expected to help scour out our
lingering fog, which is dense at times early this morning.
Sunday and Monday continue to look warm and mostly dry within zonal
flow as a pair of lows pass well to the north across Ontario. Look
for daytime highs to climb into the 50s in many locations as
overnight lows stay above freezing area-wide Sunday night. Still
keeping an eye on the next system Tuesday into Wednesday as another
wave ejects out of the South Plains and potentially phases with a
northern stream trough during the middle of next week. There is
still quite a bit of ensemble spread regarding strength, placement,
timing of this feature, albeit with at least a general consensus
keeping the track south of the UP in the vicinity of the Lower
Midwest and Lower Great Lakes into Wednesday. This track would tend
to favor a snowier solution for the UP - potentially with some lake
enhancement given a northeasterly wind direction. NBM probabilities
for at least a tenth of an inch of ice remain in the low single
digits; meanwhile, probabilities for greater than 4" of snow over
parts of the UP in this time frame have jumped as high as 25-40%.
Will continue to monitor in the coming days. Otherwise, expect
temperatures to trend cooler with daytime highs generally near or
below freezing from Tuesday through mid week.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1219 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026
Low pressure system lifting through the Great Lakes tonight will
bring FG and SHRA to the TAF sites through the morning with a
transition to SHSN that may include a brief 1-2 hour window of a mix
including PL and FZRA. This will keep all sites at LIFR to airport
minimums through at least 12Z. Once showers cease around the late
morning to early afternoon, expect a gradual improvement to IFR
first, then eventually VFR by 00Z at all sites. A LLWS threat does
exist around 06Z in the west half, but confidence is only high
enough to include at IWD at this time.
&&
.MARINE...
Issued at 307 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026
Low level moisture will continue to result in areas of fog over the
water, potentially dense at times early this morning. Winds shift
northwesterly from west to east this morning as a cold front moves
through; a few gales to 35 kt are possible over the eastern half of
the lake from mid-morning through the early afternoon. Widespread
southwesterly gales of 40-45 kt are likely (60-90% chance) tonight
into Sunday as the pressure gradient strengthens in response to a
low pressure tracking through Ontario. Gale warnings go into effect
late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Winds fall to 25kt Sunday
night with the next chance for gales quickly returning Monday as
another low pressure system tracks through Ontario. Yet another
chance for gales mid next week as low pressure moves into the Lower
Midwest.
&&
.MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Upper Michigan...
None.
Lake Superior...
Gale Watch from late tonight through Sunday morning for LSZ162.
Gale Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for
LSZ242>244-263-264.
Gale Watch from late tonight through Sunday afternoon for
LSZ245>251-265>267.
Lake Michigan...
Dense Fog Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for LMZ248-250.
&&
DISCUSSION...CB/LC
AVIATION...GS
MARINE...CB/LCHazardous weather outlook, Mar 7, 3:20 AM EST, 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 320 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-080830- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 320 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /220 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper Michigan and western Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few thunderstorms and heavier showers are moving through the central and eastern UP early this morning. Some storms may produce hail and gusty winds. Rain could combine with the existing snowpack to result in ponding of water on roadways. Locally dense fog may lead to areas of reduced visibility early this morning. .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. LSZ162-240>251-263>267-080830- 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- 320 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 /220 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few gale force gusts are possible over the eastern half of the lake late this morning into the early afternoon behind a cold front. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Gales to 40-45 kt are likely (60-90% chance) late Saturday night into Sunday afternoon as low pressure tracks through Ontario. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. LMZ221-248-250-080830- 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- 320 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Dense fog is expected to lower visibilities to one nautical mile or less early this morning. .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. LC
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