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Location: Ishpeming, MI
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Blizzard Warning
Issued: 10:09 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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Storm Warning
Issued: 7:51 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 7:51 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT 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. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will 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 remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

Lakeshore Flood Warning
Issued: 7:34 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected with wave
heights of 20 to 30 feet possible.

* WHERE...Marquette County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property
including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will
be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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