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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

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/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0055.240328T0300Z-240329T0000Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024 /855 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT
/4 AM CDT/ TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, 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 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
  Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
  Canal to Eagle River MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
  Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM EDT
  /4 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, from 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Wednesday to 8 PM
  EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ244-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0055.240328T0300Z-240329T0000Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT Wednesday. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM Wednesday
  to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ162-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024 /855 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT
/4 AM CDT/ TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
  Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
  Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM EDT
  /4 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ263-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

* 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 11 PM EDT Wednesday. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT
  Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ264-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. For the Heavy
  Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
  per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
  vessels.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
  Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT Wednesday. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT
  Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ245>248-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-240327T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.240327T0400Z-240327T2100Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 3 to 6 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 Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ265-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0019.240327T0400Z-240327T2100Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
  Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ266-271000-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0020.240327T0400Z-240328T0300Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ240-271000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-240328T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0009.240327T0900Z-240327T1800Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024 /855 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT
/4 AM CDT/ TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* 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
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
  of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
  Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 5 AM EDT
  /4 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday.

* 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ221-248-250-271000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
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-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft occurring.

* 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 2 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.

&&

$$

LSZ249-250-271000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-240328T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 3 to 6 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  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.

&&

$$

LSZ251-271000-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-240329T0000Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
955 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

GS


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