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Issued by NWS Marquette, MI

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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 Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 10 PM this evening
  to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0043.251010T1200Z-251011T0000Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ245>247-100715-
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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0043.251010T1500Z-251011T0000Z/
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-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, 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 10 PM this evening
  to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0043.251010T1500Z-251011T0000Z/
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For
  the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0043.251010T1500Z-251011T0000Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais
  MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
  EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ263-264-100715-
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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-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* 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 and Lake Superior from
  Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off
  shore to the US/Canadian Border.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LSZ265-266-100715-
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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-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...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...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a
  line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
  Island Passage.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ251-100715-
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Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LSZ240-241-100715-
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Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI-
301 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 /201 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT /9 PM
CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to
  Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 PM EDT /7
  PM CDT/ Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$