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Gale Watch
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
What:
South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 4 to 7 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.
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 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 PM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
What:
South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
Where:
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
When:
From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border