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Gale Warning
Issued: 3:11 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 3:11 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * 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...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 12:42 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with up to 7 inches in the Keweenaw. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Baraga, Marquette, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowfall rates as high as one inch per hour for a period of 2 to 4 hours. This combined with gusty winds will result in poor visiblity and difficult travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel could be difficult at times. &&
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