Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Marquette, MI
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WHUS73 KMQT 171450
MWWMQT
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
LSZ244>246-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0063.240418T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Small
Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25
kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI, Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of
Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
LSZ162-172100-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240417T2100Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024 /950 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024/
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 7 to 11 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
LMZ221-250-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240417T1800Z/
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-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
4 to 7 ft occurring.
* 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...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
&&
$$
LSZ242-171800-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240417T1800Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
1 to 2 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
LMZ248-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
6 to 9 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
LSZ263-172100-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240417T2100Z/
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 6 to 9 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance
to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
LSZ243-250-264>266-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
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-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 8 to 13 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI,
Munising to Grand Marais MI, 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 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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
LSZ251-267-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 6 to 9 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI and Lake Superior
from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to
the US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
LSZ249-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240418T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
LSZ247-248-172300-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240418T1200Z/
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
1050 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to
Marquette MI.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$