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Marquette - MI, US, National Weather Service

Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal 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

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TUESDAY... WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 16 to 21 ft occurring. 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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal 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 Storm Warning, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Tuesday. 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.