NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0030November 3, 2026
Gale Watch: Marquette to Munising MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Marquette to Munising MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, 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
Issued5:25 p.m. EST, November 3, 2026
In force from4:00 p.m. EST, November 5, 2026
Expires1:00 a.m. EST, November 6, 2026
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Marquette to Munising MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
- 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...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * 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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