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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

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Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025 /204 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM
CDT/ THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper
  Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
  this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night
  through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ243-100315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-250310T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1500Z/
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ244-100315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-250310T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1500Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ245-100315-
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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1200Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ246-100315-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-250310T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1200Z/
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 foot or less occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and waves 1 foot or less possible.

* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ248-100315-
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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1200Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 foot or less occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  40 kt and waves up to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ249-250-100315-
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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1500Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ251-100315-
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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0900Z-250311T1500Z/
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through
  Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ240-092100-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-250309T2100Z/
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025 /204 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT /4 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  waves 1 to 2 ft occurring.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ247-100000-
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Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
  1 foot or less occurring.

* WHERE...Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
  Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LSZ162-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0300Z-250311T0900Z/
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025 /204 PM CDT Sun Mar 9 2025/

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 to 5 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday evening 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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1200Z/
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-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 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...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ264-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1500Z/
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 7 to 10 ft possible.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ265-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1200Z/
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to
  Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ266-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0600Z-250311T1500Z/
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-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...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...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ267-100315-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.A.0009.250311T0900Z-250311T1500Z/
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
304 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
  MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.

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

* 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.

&&

$$