Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
912 WHUS73 KMQT 021953 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 LSZ241-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251202T1953Z-251203T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/ Black River to Ontonagon MI- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 /153 PM CST Tue Dec 2 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. && $$ LSZ242-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0189.000000T0000Z-251203T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0189.000000T0000Z-251203T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * 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. && $$ LSZ245>251-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251203T0000Z-251203T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ240-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251202T2100Z-251204T0600Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 /153 PM CST Tue Dec 2 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ221-248-250-030800- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251202T2100Z-251204T1200Z/ Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ264>267-030800- /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/ Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 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- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border, 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 Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * 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. && $$ LSZ263-030800- /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/ Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 253 PM EST Tue Dec 2 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$