Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
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-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0017.251204T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
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-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. 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.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and
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.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM
EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM
this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0189.000000T0000Z-251203T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0017.251204T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. 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.
* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM
EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM
this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.UP.W.0017.251204T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm
per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on
vessels.
* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance
to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
including Isle Royale National Park.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM
EST Thursday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM
this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0189.000000T0000Z-251203T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 6 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM
EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
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/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T1200Z-251204T1200Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from
Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the
US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ241-032030-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251203T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0033.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0057.251203T2100Z-251204T0600Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
323 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /223 AM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST /3 PM
CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/
this afternoon to 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
