NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0025October 3, 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, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 4. It was the 25th gale watch the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.
ExpiredWatch
In force for 12 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 3:07 a.m. EDT, October 3, 2026
- In force from
- 8:00 a.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.A 0025
- 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, south to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.