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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0033 Issued by the Marquette Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...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 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 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. 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. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...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 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * 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...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...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 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 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. 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. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...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 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * 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...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...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 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 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. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 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. 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. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 03:33:03 632 WHUS73 KMQT 260932 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 LSZ251-262145- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt and waves up to 4 ft occurring. For the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ249-250-262145- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft possible. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>248-264>267-262145- /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ162-242-263-262145- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T1800Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 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- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 /332 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/ ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 03:33:03 632 WHUS73 KMQT 260932 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 LSZ251-262145- /O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt and waves up to 4 ft occurring. For the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ249-250-262145- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Storm Watch, west winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 13 to 18 ft possible. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ243>248-264>267-262145- /O.NEW.KMQT.SR.A.0002.260227T1800Z-260228T1500Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. && $$ LSZ162-242-263-262145- /O.EXT.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T1800Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 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- 432 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 /332 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/ ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||