NWS Marquette MIGL.W 0051October 15, 2026
Gale Warning: 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
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale warning for 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, in force until 4:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 51st gale warning the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 11 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- 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
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 10:45 a.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.W 0051
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...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...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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