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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:15 PM Feb. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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: 8:15 PM Feb. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...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 Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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: 6:48 PM Feb. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating widespread blowing snow. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. &&
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