Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products found for Marine Zone: LSZ248

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LSZ248-180830-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260119T1800Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
  afternoon.

* 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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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LSZ248-180830-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260119T1800Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
323 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday
  afternoon.

* 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
319 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-182030-
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-
319 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 /219 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Heavy freezing spray is expected over the north central lake
this evening. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather
Message for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Gales are expected Sunday night and Monday. Heavy freezing spray
will accompany this, likely continuing Tuesday into Wednesday.
See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather Message for
more information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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