{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d1d591ab96927da998c8a1e612ae86af73339f46.010.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 13 at 3:49PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.d1d591ab96927da998c8a1e612ae86af73339f46.010.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Marquette MI"},"word_count":344,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 13 at 3:49PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** 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; Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border\n**Issued by:** NWS Marquette MI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T15:49:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T15:49:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-14T04:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves\n6 to 11 ft possible becoming west winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts\nup to 50 kts and waves 9 to 13 feet possible, highest winds and\nwaves near the Keweenaw Peninsula.\n\n* WHERE...Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance\nto Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border\nincluding Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior from Upper\nEntrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore\nto the US/Canadian Border, Lake Superior West of Line from\nManitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore, Lake\nSuperior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI\nand West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian\nBorder Beyond 5NM from shore and Lake Superior from Grand\nMarais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the\nUS/Canadian border.\n\n* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves."}