Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 LSZ251-267-211915- /O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0010.260222T2100Z-260223T0600Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 207 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday 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. 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. && $$ TAP