Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
199 WHUS73 KMQT 040755 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 LSZ244-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 11 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 second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ LSZ264-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-042000- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ 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- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 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 second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...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 first Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ LSZ249>251-042000- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1500Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ243-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 9 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening 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. && $$ LSZ245>248-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ265-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening 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. && $$ LSZ267-042000- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/ Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the second Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ263-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-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- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...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 Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 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. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ LSZ241-042000- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Black River to Ontonagon MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ242-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest 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. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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. && $$ LSZ240-042000- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-042000- /O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 /155 AM CST Thu Dec 4 2025/ ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM. * WHEN...From 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ 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. && $$ LMZ221-248-250-042000- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/ Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 255 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GS