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Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today becoming west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening; waves 2 to 5 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 2
to 5 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today becoming west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening; waves 2 to 5 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 2
to 5 ft possible.
Where:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
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:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
to 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
to 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
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:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
West to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible.
West to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35
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.
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point
MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border.
When:
From late tonight through Saturday evening.
From late tonight through Saturday evening.
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
West to northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.
West to northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 6 to 9 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.
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 tonight through Saturday evening.
From late tonight through Saturday evening.
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 Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
6 to 11 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
6 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI.
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
late tonight through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
late tonight through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
For the Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. For
the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 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 and
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore.
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM
EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 11 PM
EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.
Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
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:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Marquette to Munising MI
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 20 to 25
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible.
For the Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 20 to 25
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 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:
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
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:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon becoming west winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this evening; waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon becoming west winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this evening; waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where:
Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
Canal to Eagle River MI.
Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
Canal to Eagle River MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/
this afternoon to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the Gale
Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/
this afternoon to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the Gale
Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
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:
Black River To Ontonagon MI
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI