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Location: Houghton, MI
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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:18 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the Small
Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM
EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:18 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft occurring. For the Small
Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM
EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Storm Warning
Issued: 11:08 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as
high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated power outages are possible due to
strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 11:08 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as
high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated power outages are possible due to
strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

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