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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:15 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...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. For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * 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: 9:15 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...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. For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 9:15 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...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. For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:12 AM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Baraga, Marquette, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowfall rates of one half inch to one inch per hour for a period of 2 to 4 hours. This combined with gusty winds will result in poor visiblity and difficult travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. &&
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