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
Issued10:40 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
- 10:40 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 winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 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.
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