Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 2 at 10:45AM EDT until April 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 7:45am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft occurring. For the
second Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI 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...For the first Gale Warning, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI