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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Marquette MI

700 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025



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700 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Black River To Ontonagon MI...

  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...

  Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI...



At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This

thunderstorm was located 18 nm east of Oak Point, or 48 nm southwest

of The Western Lake Superior Buoy, moving northeast at 35 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor

immediately until this storm passes.



This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30

knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine

warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm

reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for

shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.



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LAT...LON 4692 9026 4682 8970 4671 8987 4662 9004

      4655 9030 4656 9034 4654 9038 4653 9039

      4657 9042 4656 9044 4665 9044



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