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Gale Watch — Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, LS
Issued
4:00 AM CDT · Tue, Sep 15 2026
Expires
4:00 PM CDT · Tue, Sep 15 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMQT

Affected Areas

Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM, LS

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt becoming
west winds 25 to 35 kt with a few storm force gusts up to 50 kt
possible on Tuesday; waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...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, Lake Superior from Upper
Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore
to the US/Canadian Border, Lake Superior West of Line from
Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake
Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian
Border Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand
Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the
US/Canadian border.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.