Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Eastern Lake Superior
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Marquette has issued warnings for Eastern Lake Superior, forecasting storm-force winds up to 55 knots, waves up to 22 feet, and dangerous ice accumulation on vessels.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Lake Superior
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette MI
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Lake Superior.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the eastern portions of Lake Superior. These alerts signify an immediate threat to maritime safety due to severe wind and icing conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions:
- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point, MI
- Lake Superior east of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette, MI, and west of a line from Grand Marais, MI, to the US/Canadian border (beyond 5NM from shore)
- Lake Superior from Grand Marais, MI, to Whitefish Point, MI (5NM offshore to the US/Canadian border)
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port or alter course to avoid the warning area. Those currently at sea should secure their vessels for severe conditions and prepare for dangerous ice accumulation. Mitigation efforts should be conducted immediately to prevent catastrophic loss of stability due to ice accretion.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds between 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Waves: Significant wave heights of 17 to 22 feet are expected.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is forecast at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater. This may cause rapid ice buildup on decks and superstructures, potentially rendering mechanical and electronic components inoperative and reducing visibility.
Timeline
- Storm Warning: Effective from 1:00 PM Friday until 10:00 AM EST Saturday.
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Effective from 10:00 PM Friday until 4:00 AM EST Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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