Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1129 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

LSZ245>250-265-266-190430-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260219T1200Z/
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-
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-
1129 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves
  12 to 17 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
418 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-190930-
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-
418 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 /318 AM CST Wed Feb 18 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 40 knots to potentially storm force winds of 50 to
55 knots are expected through tonight. See the latest Marine
Discussion, Open Lake Forecast, and Marine Weather Message for
additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

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.

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