NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0025October 3, 2026
Gale Watch: Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising MI
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising 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
- Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising MI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:47 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
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 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.
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