Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products found for Marine Zone: LSZ247

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

LSZ245>247-221915-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1200Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/
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-
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 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 Gale Warning, north 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 and Lower Entrance of
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron
  Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM
  this morning to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1
  PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
306 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-230815-
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-
306 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 /206 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected today and tonight. In
addition, northerly gales of 35 to 40 knots are expected to
develop this afternoon and evening over the central and eastern
lake. See the latest Marine Discussion, Open Lake Forecast, and
Marine Weather Message for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Moderate to heavy freezing spray is expected to slowly retreat
across the lake Monday. See the latest Marine Discussion, Open
Lake Forecast, and Marine Weather Message for additional details.

Moderate to heavy freezing spray is possible Tuesday through
Thursday. There is also a 30% chance for gales up to 35 knots over
the eastern lake on Tuesday. See the latest Marine Discussion,
Open Lake Forecast, and Marine Weather Message for more 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
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

LSZ245>247-221915-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1200Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/
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-
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 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 Gale Warning, north 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 and Lower Entrance of
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron
  Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM
  this morning to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1
  PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

LSZ245>247-221915-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1200Z-260223T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0015.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/
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-
214 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 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 Gale Warning, north 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 and Lower Entrance of
  Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron
  Bays.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM
  this morning to 1 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1
  PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$