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Marquette, MI

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Marine Hazardous Outlook - Wind and Waves

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Western Lake Superior Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Wed Jan 14 19:05:04 GMT 2026.

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Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft

North Central Lake Superior and Isle Royale Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Wed Jan 14 19:05:04 GMT 2026.

Today Tonight Thursday Thursday Night
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Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft

South Central Lake Superior Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Wed Jan 14 19:05:04 GMT 2026.

Today Tonight Thursday Thursday Night
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Hour 0

Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft

Eastern Lake Superior Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Wed Jan 14 19:05:04 GMT 2026.

Today Tonight Thursday Thursday Night
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Hour 0

Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft

Lake Michigan Marine Hazards

Last Updated: Wed Jan 14 19:05:04 GMT 2026.

Today Tonight Thursday Thursday Night
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Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft
Hour 0

Sample points represent (from top to bottom): Wind Direction and Speed (kts), Wind Gust (kts), and Wave Height (ft)

Marine Hazards Legend
Threat Sustained Wind Speed or Gusts (kts) Wave Height (ft)
None < 15 < 1.5
Kayak Caution 15-18 knots 1.5-2.0 ft
Limited 19-23 knots 2.1-3.9 ft
Elevated 24-33 knots 4.0-6.9 ft
Significant ≥ 34 knots ≥ 7.0 ft

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