NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0028October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River To Ontonagon MI and 2 more
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River To Ontonagon MI and 2 more, in force until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 28th 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 west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River To Ontonagon MI and 2 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:58 p.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMQT GL.A 0028
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * 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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