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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

LSZ140>143-042030-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0104.251005T0300Z-251005T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0015.251005T1500Z-251006T0300Z/
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-
319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
  Taconite Harbor MN, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
  and Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

LSZ121-144>148-150-042030-
/O.NEW.KDLH.SC.Y.0104.251004T1500Z-251005T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDLH.GL.A.0015.251005T1500Z-251006T0300Z/
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI-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-
319 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* 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 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
  to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning
  through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

LSZ242-243-042030-
/O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0154.251004T1200Z-251005T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0022.251005T1800Z-251006T0600Z/
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.

&&

$$

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

LSZ162-263>266-042030-
/O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0022.251005T1800Z-251006T0600Z/
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.

&&

$$

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