Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Storm Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 428 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LSZ245-282130- /O.EXP.KMQT.SC.Y.0213.000000T0000Z-251228T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SR.W.0007.251229T0300Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0022.251229T0800Z-251230T1200Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- 428 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 455 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LSZ162-240>251-263>267-291000- 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- 455 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 /355 AM CST Sun Dec 28 2025/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight High-impact marine weather develops tonight as low pressure strengthens over the western Great Lakes. Gales are expected with a moderate to high (60-90%) probability of storms out of the north to northwest over the central/eastern lake, up to 60 knots possible. Risk of significant waves exceeding 20 feet from the experimental National Blend of Models is 70-90 percent east of Marquette toward Pictured Rocks, possibly up to 28 feet, with 12-20 feet elsewhere. Heavy freezing spray and limited visibility in heavy snow is also expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... High-impact marine weather persists Monday into Monday night as an unusually strong low pressure moves into Quebec. Gales are expected with a moderate to high (60-90%) probability of storms out of the north to northwest over the central/eastern lake, up to 60 knots possible. Risk of significant waves exceeding 20 feet from the experimental National Blend of Models is 70-90 percent east of Marquette toward Pictured Rocks, possibly up to 28 feet, with 12-20 feet elsewhere. Heavy freezing spray and limited visibility in heavy snow is also expected. Gales end from west to east Monday night, but a reinforcing shot of Arctic air across the lake is expected to result in northwesterly gales and heavy freezing spray at times Tuesday night to the end of next week, especially over the central and eastern lake. See the latest Marine Discussion, Open Lake Forecast, and Marine Weather Message for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. $$
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 428 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 LSZ245-282130- /O.EXP.KMQT.SC.Y.0213.000000T0000Z-251228T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SR.W.0007.251229T0300Z-251230T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0022.251229T0800Z-251230T1200Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- 428 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$