Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1138 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ323-341-342-344>346-041330-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0032.251205T0300Z-251205T1500Z/
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
1138 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 35 kts
from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the
Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and
highest waves around 13 feet expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
936 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ541-041145-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-251204T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0018.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
936 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 4 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sturgeon Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
936 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ521-041145-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-251204T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0018.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage
and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
936 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 4 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
923 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-041130-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0034.251205T0300Z-251205T1500Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
923 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan,
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI
5NM offshore to Mid Lake.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ264-266-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
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-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 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 Gale Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
* 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, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ265-267-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the Gale
Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from
Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the
US/Canadian border.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ221-248-250-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0058.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For
the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage, Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM
East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ249>251-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft occurring. For the
Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI
and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ245>248-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0192.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
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-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft
possible.
* WHERE...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
and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* 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.
&&
$$
