Active Weather Alerts
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 4:06 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 9 to 14 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...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday. * 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: 4:06 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 9 to 14 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...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday. * 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: 4:06 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 9 to 14 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...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday. * 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: 3:55 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with lower accumulations of 1 to 3 inches farther inland from Lake Superior and locally up to 8 inches in the terrain north of US-41 in Baraga and Marquette Counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, especially near the Lake Superior shores. * WHERE...Alger, Baraga, and Marquette Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to sharply fall below freezing tonight. Wet roads that are untreated will freeze, creating slick conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. &&
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