Headline:
Gale Watch issued April 27 at 3:48AM EDT until April 29 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 12:48am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI,
Eagle River to Manitou Island 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 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 Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI; Eagle River to Manitou Island 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 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI