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WHUS73 KMQT 151506
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1106 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

LSZ162-152315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0016.240416T1800Z-240417T1800Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
1106 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /1006 AM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024/

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  8 to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ240>244-263-264-152315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0016.240417T0000Z-240417T1800Z/
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-
1106 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /1006 AM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024/

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ245>251-265>267-152315-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0016.240417T0600Z-240417T1800Z/
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-
1106 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$