NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0028October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, in force until 2:00 a.m. local time on October 17. It was the 28th gale watch the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued11:09 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
In force from6:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
Expires2:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 20 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:09 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.A 0028
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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