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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

LSZ242>244-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T0000Z-240419T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0024.240419T1500Z-240420T0300Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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 and Eagle River to
  Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
  11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 11 PM
  EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ245-246-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T0900Z-240419T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0024.240419T1700Z-240420T0600Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle
  to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 1 PM EDT
  Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday 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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0024.240419T1500Z-240420T0300Z/
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-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 11 AM to 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ265>267-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0024.240419T1700Z-240420T0600Z/
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-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 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 1 PM Friday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ221-250-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T1500Z-240420T0000Z/
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-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
  1 to 3 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...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T0600Z-240420T1200Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /346 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ FRIDAY
TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to
  Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
  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.

&&

$$

LSZ247-248-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T0900Z-240420T1200Z/
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  2 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 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.

&&

$$

LSZ249-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T1600Z-240420T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 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.

&&

$$

LSZ250-251-190500-
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0064.240419T1300Z-240420T1200Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
446 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 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.

&&

$$

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