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Home Return to list Ice Accretion Warning 0012 Issued by the Marquette Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and 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. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...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 and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 21:20:04 008 WHUS73 KMQT 260319 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 LSZ249-250-261200- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ251-261500- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T1500Z/ Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ266-267-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.UP.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ 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- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LSZ242-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LSZ243-244-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft occurring. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ245>248-260600- /O.CON.KMQT.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260226T0600Z/ Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LSZ162-263-261530- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0008.260227T2100Z-260228T1000Z/ 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- 1019 PM EST Wed Feb 25 2026 /919 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026/ ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM and 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. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||