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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ121-143>147-012115-
/O.EXA.KDLH.GL.A.0016.251102T1400Z-251103T2100Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, winds should be out
  of the southwest on Sunday and out of the northwest on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ140>142-012115-
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0016.251102T1400Z-251103T2100Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves
  7 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
  Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, winds should be out
  of the southwest on Sunday and out of the northwest on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ148-150-012115-
/O.EXP.KDLH.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-251101T0900Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0016.251102T1400Z-251103T2100Z/
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
402 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands
  Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Watch, winds should be out of
  the southwest on Sunday and out of the northwest on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ162-012115-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0026.251102T1400Z-251103T2200Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025 /203 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025/

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
  Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ240-241-012115-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0169.000000T0000Z-251101T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0026.251102T1800Z-251103T0600Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025 /203 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM
CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves around 4 ft occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to
  Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
  early this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ242-012115-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0169.000000T0000Z-251101T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0026.251102T1800Z-251104T0800Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
  kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through
  late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

LSZ263-264-012115-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0026.251102T1400Z-251104T0800Z/
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-
303 AM EDT Sat Nov 1 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves
  8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...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 and Lake Superior from
  Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off
  shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* 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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