NWS Marquette MIGL.A 0028October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Cana
The National Weather Service office in Marquette issued a gale watch for Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border, in force until 5:00 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 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Marquette MI
- Area
- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 10:38 p.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 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
NWS notices, October 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 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI, Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border. * 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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