WHUS73 KMQT 120254 MWWMQT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 954 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 LSZ240>248-121500- /O.NEW.KMQT.SC.Y.0199.251212T1800Z-251213T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0037.251213T0300Z-251214T1200Z/ Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- 954 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 /854 PM CST Thu Dec 11 2025/ ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ TO 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ to 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ LSZ249>251-263>267-121500- /O.CON.KMQT.GL.A.0037.251213T0300Z-251214T1200Z/ Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 954 PM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ GS