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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ249-232030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-251123T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.251123T1500Z-251124T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft occurring. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ250-251-232030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-251123T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.251123T1500Z-251124T0400Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale
  force gusts up to 35 kt still possible early and waves 7 to 12
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to
  Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EST
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ266-267-231500-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-251123T1500Z/
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-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft occurring.

* 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 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ321-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0029.251123T0900Z-251123T1800Z/
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
  Iroquois MI.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
  which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ241-231800-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-251123T1800Z/
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025 /230 AM CST Sun Nov 23 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ242>244-232030-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-251123T2100Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest to west winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force
  gusts up to 35 kt possible near the tip of the Keweenaw and
  waves 5 to 8 ft occurring.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
  Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to
  Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

TAP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ245>248-231800-
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.000000T0000Z-251123T1800Z/
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-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale force gusts
  up to 35 kt possible and waves 3 to 6 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 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ249-232030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-251123T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.251123T1500Z-251124T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft occurring. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ250-251-232030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-251123T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0184.251123T1500Z-251124T0400Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
330 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft occurring. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gale
  force gusts up to 35 kt still possible early and waves 7 to 12
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to
  Whitefish Point MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EST
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LHZ345-LMZ323-341-342-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251123T2200Z/
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
  waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Lake Huron, Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of
  Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island. In Lake Michigan,
  Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
  Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
  and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
  Traverse Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LHZ346-349-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0114.251123T0800Z-251124T0000Z/
St Ignace to False Detour Channel-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and
  highest waves around 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel and Sturgeon Pt to
  Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LMZ344>346-231600-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251123T1800Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
254 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
  waves around 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point
  Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie
  MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
431 AM CST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ121-140>148-150-241045-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
431 AM CST Sun Nov 23 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Southwest winds with gusts up to 20 to 25 kt could lead to
conditions hazardous to small craft tonight. A Small Craft
Advisory may be needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A more active pattern developing mid next week will likely result
in widespread conditions hazardous to small craft. There is a
20 to 40 percent chance of gales late Tuesday night into
Wednesday night.

$$

Rothstein

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-240815-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
312 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Gale force winds are expected across Whitefish Bay and portions of
northern Lake Huron Sunday morning into Sunday afternoon. See the
latest gale warnings for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Gale force winds may be possible late Wednesday into Thanksgiving
Day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
305 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025

LSZ162-240>251-263>267-240815-
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-
305 AM EST Sun Nov 23 2025 /205 AM CST Sun Nov 23 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northwest gales to 35 kts are expected for the eastern lake this
morning. See the latest Marine Weather Message and Open Lake
Forecast for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

There is a 60% chance for Gale Force and 20% chance for Storm
Force winds on Lake Superior during the middle of this week. Light
freezing spray is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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