Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1110 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
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Huron Islands to Marquette MI-Marquette to Munising MI-
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
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-
1110 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the first Gale Watch, southeast to south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.
For the second Gale Watch, northwest to north winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.
* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Lake Superior West of Line
from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore and
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 first Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday evening. For the second Gale Watch, from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1051 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1051 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Frost/freeze condtions are likely tonight across northern Lower
Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
There is a chance for thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
750 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
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Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
750 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today due to low
relative humidity.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday but severe
weather is not expected.
Thunderstorms are possible at times from Friday through the
weekend, but specific timing is uncertain.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
409 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
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Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
409 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Frost Advisory is in effect until 8 AM CDT this morning for
most of southern Wisconsin. Patchy frost may occur in far
southeast Wisconsin as well.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
A few thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon. Small hail
and gusty winds may occur with the strongest storms.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
413 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
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Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
413 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread frost is likely tonight, mainly outside of metro Detroit.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
306 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026
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Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
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-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point 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-
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-
306 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026 /206 AM CDT Mon May 11 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a slight chance for thunderstorms over the far western
lake tonight. See the latest Marine Discussion and Open Lake
Forecast for additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Southerly gales of around 35 knots are possible over the central
lake on Tuesday. See the latest Open Lake Forecast, Marine
Discussion, and Marine Weather Message for additional details.
Northwest to northerly gales of at least 35 knots are possible
over the south central lake on Wednesday. See the latest Marine
Discussion, Marine Weather Message, and Open Lake Forecast for
additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
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