Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 LSZ248-211915- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0006.260222T2100Z-260223T0600Z/ Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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 Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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 can 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 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. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 314 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 LSZ162-240>251-263>267-220815- 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- 314 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 /214 AM CST Sat Feb 21 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 freezing spray is possible today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Moderate to heavy freezing spray returns Sunday through Monday. See the latest Marine Discussion, Open Lake Forecast, and Marine Weather Message for additional details. There is a 60-70% chance for north gales of 35 to 40 knots over the central lake late Sunday through Sunday night. 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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. $$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 LSZ248-211915- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0006.260222T2100Z-260223T0600Z/ Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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 Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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 can 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 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. && $$
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 LSZ248-211915- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-260221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0006.260222T2100Z-260223T0600Z/ Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$