Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products found for Marine Zone: LSZ249

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

LSZ249-250-192030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.260120T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft occurring. For the
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
  of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 PM EST Tuesday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 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.
  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.

&&

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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

LSZ249-250-192030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.260120T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft occurring. For the
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
  of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 PM EST Tuesday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 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.
  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
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

LSZ249-250-192030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260120T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0015.260120T0000Z-260121T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
328 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft occurring. For the
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
  of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 20 to 30 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 PM EST Tuesday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 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.
  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
322 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-200830-
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-
322 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 /222 AM CST Mon Jan 19 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northerly gales up to 40 to potentially even 45 knots are expected
this morning. In addition, heavy freezing spray is expected across
the lake today into tonight. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and
Marine Weather Message for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Heavy Freezing Spray continues through Tuesday. See the latest
Open Lake Forecast and Marine Weather Message for additional
details.

Northwest gales to 35 knots are possible late Wednesday and
potentially onwards (50% chance). In addition, expect heavy
freezing spray to return. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and
Marine Discussion for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

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