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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

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Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* 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 8 AM this morning to
  2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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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Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
  to 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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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Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
  to 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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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Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM EDT
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late
  Sunday night.

* 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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Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 1 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
  to 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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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Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon
  to 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon
  through late Sunday night.

* 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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Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South 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 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025 /319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7
  PM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

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Black River to Ontonagon MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025 /319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025/

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7
  PM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

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Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 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 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

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Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-
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-
419 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025 /319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025/

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to
  Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, 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 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 Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$