National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

• Home
• Site Map
• News
• Organization
• Search for: NWS All NOAA 

000
WHUS73 KMQT 161435
MWWMQT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

LMZ221-250-162245-
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T1800Z-240417T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0000Z-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-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, east 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 and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock
  Island Passage.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this
  evening to 2 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.

&&

$$

LSZ242-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T1800Z-240417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0300Z-240417T1800Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM
  this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$

LSZ243>246-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T1800Z-240417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0300Z-240418T0000Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI,
  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 Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM
  this evening to 8 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.

&&

$$

LMZ248-162245-
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T2100Z-240417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0300Z-240418T0000Z/
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon
  to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM
  this evening to 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ162-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240416T1800Z-240417T1800Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /935 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 2 PM EDT /1
  PM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0300Z-240417T1800Z/
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-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  7 to 12 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...From 11 PM this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$

LSZ250-264>266-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0300Z-240418T0000Z/
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-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  11 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...From 11 PM this evening to 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ251-267-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0023.240417T0800Z-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-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

* 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...From 4 AM to 8 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.

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T1800Z-240417T1200Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /935 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

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

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft expected.

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

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

* 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>249-162245-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0062.240416T1800Z-240418T0000Z/
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-
1035 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
  Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays, Huron Islands to Marquette
  MI and Marquette to Munising MI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$