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Storm Warning
Issued: 8:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft occurring. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35
to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 8:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft occurring. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35
to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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: 8:10 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft occurring. 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 Storm Warning, north winds 35
to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and waves 20 to 25 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Storm Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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: 6:47 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected with wave heights
of 20 to 30 feet possible.

* WHERE...Marquette County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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: 6:37 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph, strongest near Lake
Superior.

* WHERE...Baraga and Marquette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall rates
will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause
tree damage and result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per
hour are expected into this evening as well as Monday morning.
Strongest winds are expected tonight 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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

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