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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ245-246-248-070800-
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0173.251107T0000Z-251107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 5 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to
  Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Huron Islands to
  Marquette MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  4 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM EST
  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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ249-266-070800-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0028.251107T1800Z-251108T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1800Z-251108T0200Z/
Marquette to Munising MI-
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-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI 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 1 PM to 9 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ250-070800-
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0173.251107T0500Z-251107T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0028.251107T1800Z-251108T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1800Z-251108T0200Z/
Munising to Grand Marais MI-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM EST
  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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ244-070800-
/O.EXB.KMQT.SC.Y.0173.251107T0000Z-251107T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0028.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  4 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM EST
  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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ242-243-263-264-070800-
/O.UPG.KMQT.GL.A.0028.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
  Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River 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 and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage
  Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian
  Border.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LSZ247-265-070800-
/O.NEW.KMQT.GL.W.0049.251107T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
259 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
  Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Lake Superior West of
  Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
223 PM CST Thu Nov 6 2025

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-070430-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
223 PM CST Thu Nov 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
225 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

LMZ344>346-070445-
/O.CON.KAPX.GL.W.0027.251107T0200Z-251107T1200Z/
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
225 PM EST Thu Nov 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the south and highest
  waves around 9 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...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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