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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 7:44 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 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. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:44 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 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. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:44 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft occurring. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 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. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:39 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow may cause reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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