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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:17 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 13 to 18 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. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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: 8:17 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 13 to 18 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. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:17 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 13 to 18 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. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 18 to 23 ft expected. * WHERE...Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI, Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Monday. * 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. &&
Lakeshore Flood Warning
Issued: 7:54 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected with wave heights of 15 to 25 feet possible. * WHERE...Ontonagon County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. * 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. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 4:59 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall rates will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected much of the day today. Strongest winds late this afternoon 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. &&
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