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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 2:28 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 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 24 to 29 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...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 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. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 2:28 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 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, north winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 24 to 29 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...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI, Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI, 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 and Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 5 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 1:00 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 65 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 Monday morning. Strongest winds are expected tonight 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: 6:47 PM 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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