NWS Marquette MIGL.W 0047October 6, 2026
Gale Warning: Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale warning for Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 47th gale warning the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 4.9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:08 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.W 0047
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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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