Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Marquette, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0018.240429T0000Z-240429T1500Z/
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For
  the Gale Watch, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening
  through Monday 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.

&&

$$

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Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 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.

&&

$$

LSZ249-250-261630-
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Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ251-261630-
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Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0068.240426T1300Z-240427T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0018.240429T0000Z-240429T1500Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For
  the Gale Watch, east 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 and Manitou Island to
  Point Isabelle MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  5 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening
  through Monday 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0068.240426T1200Z-240426T1800Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /318 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves around 1 foot expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 2 PM EDT /1 PM
  CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /318 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0018.240428T1800Z-240429T1200Z/
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-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 9 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 Sunday afternoon through Monday 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.

&&

$$

LSZ243-264>266-261630-
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Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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-
418 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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...From Sunday evening through Monday 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.

&&

$$


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