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NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0026October 5, 2026

Gale Watch: Marquette to Munising MI

The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Marquette to Munising MI, in force until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 26th gale watch the NWS office in Marquette issued in 2026.

Watch

Issued2:47 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from9:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires3:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026

In force for 6 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Marquette MI
Area
Marquette to Munising MI
Level
Watch
Issued
2:47 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from
9:00 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires
3:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Possible, Future
VTEC event
KMQT GL.A 0026
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 to north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Gale Watch, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

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.

The record around this notice