Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
ANZ331-332-041700-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0022.251204T1800Z-251205T0900Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3
to 5 ft possible.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
ANZ335-340-345-041700-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0022.251204T1800Z-251205T0900Z/
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 2
to 4 ft possible.
* WHERE...The south shore and eastern bays of Long Island, and
Long Island Sound W of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
ANZ355-041700-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SC.Y.0112.251204T1300Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0022.251204T1800Z-251205T0900Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
1049 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, W winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale
Watch, NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM EST
Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through
late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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 seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ140>142-041600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may drop below 20 knots for a
time early Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ150-041600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may diminish below 20 knots
for several hours early Thursday morning.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ143-144-041600-
/O.CON.KDLH.SC.Y.0132.000000T0000Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0018.251204T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
946 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale
Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Thursday.
For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may drop below 20 knots for a
time early Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ242-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T0600Z-251204T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 11 ft occurring. For the
Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5
to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday
night.
* 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
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ162-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /831 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ241-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T0600Z-251204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025 /831 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025/
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO
1 PM EST /NOON CST/ THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kts and waves 8 to 10 ft occurring. For the
Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/
Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM EST
/midnight CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Thursday. For the Gale
Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ244-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
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...
...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 40 kt and waves 8 to 12 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 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island 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...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
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
LSZ263-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0017.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251204T2100Z-251205T0900Z/
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-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 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 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, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday
night.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
LSZ243-041445-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0191.251204T1200Z-251205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0035.251205T0000Z-251205T1200Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
931 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the
Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7
to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
