Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
328 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-200830-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
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-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
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-
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-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
328 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026 /228 AM CST Thu Feb 19 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

East gales of 35-40 knots and freezing spray are expected this
morning. See the latest Marine Discussion, Open Lake Forecast, and
Marine Weather Message for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

There is a 30% chance for east-northeast gales to 35 knots on
Friday over the eastern lake. See the latest Open Lake Forecast
and Marine Discussion for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
306 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

LSZ245-192015-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0029.260219T1200Z-260221T0000Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...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 FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, southeast to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with a
  few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves up to 3 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM 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.

&&

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
306 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

LSZ245-192015-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0029.260219T1200Z-260221T0000Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...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 FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, southeast to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with a
  few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves up to 3 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$