Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

LSZ240>242-171600-
/O.CAN.KMQT.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240317T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0046.240317T0758Z-240318T1800Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024 /258 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to
  Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-170900-
/O.CAN.KMQT.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240317T1800Z/
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-
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The gale warning has been cancelled.

$$

LSZ243-244-264-171600-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240318T0600Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 6 to 11 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ245>251-265>267-171600-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240318T0600Z/
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-
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 9 to 14 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ221-248-250-171600-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-240318T1500Z/
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-
358 AM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 3 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
  Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM
  East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

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