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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LSZ244-130445-
/O.EXP.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240412T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240412T2100Z-240413T1200Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ264-122145-
/O.EXP.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240412T2100Z/
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

LSZ241>243-122145-
/O.EXP.KMQT.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-240412T2100Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 /336 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

$$

LMZ248-130445-
/O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240413T0300Z-240413T0900Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ245-248-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240412T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240412T2300Z-240413T1200Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Huron Islands
  to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ249-250-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240413T0600Z-240413T1800Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ251-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240413T1200Z-240414T0000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ221-250-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0061.240413T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
  Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ265-122300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240412T2300Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
  Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ266-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T0600Z/
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-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 7 to 12 ft occurring.

* 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.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ267-130445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240413T1200Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ246-247-130300-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-
436 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
  and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
  Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

JSS