Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
921 WHUS73 KMQT 040231 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 LSZ244-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 12 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ263-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ264-266-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 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- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, southwest 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 and 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...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ249>251-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ241-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T0600Z-251204T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Black River to Ontonagon MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /831 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/ ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kts and waves 8 to 10 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ242-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T0600Z-251204T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 11 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ243-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ221-248-250-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/ 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- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265-267-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ240-041200- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /831 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM 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. && $$ LSZ162-041445- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /831 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$