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Storm Warning
Issued: 2:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 2:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 10:21 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 feet, locally higher amounts up to 4 feet possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, strongest near Lake Superior. * WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall rates will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected much of the day today. Strongest winds late this afternoon into Monday. 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. &&
Lakeshore Flood Warning
Issued: 7:54 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 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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