NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0030November 3, 2026
Gale Watch: Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border, in force until 1:00 a.m. local time on November 6. It was the 30th gale watch the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 5:25 p.m. EST, November 3, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 p.m. EST, November 5, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 a.m. EST, November 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.A 0030
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, November 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
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