Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
172 FZUS73 KMQT 250654 MWSMQT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 254 AM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 LSZ264-266-250800- 254 AM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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 Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border... At 254 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located 14 nm north of Brockway Mountain, or 22 nm south of The Central Lake Superior Buoy, moving east at 30 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 4778 8706 4777 8702 4753 8704 4761 8809 4779 8807 4779 8707 $$ 07