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weather NWS minor Black River To Ontonagon MI; Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI October 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 13 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Black River to Ontonagon MI and Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon to midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight.

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

Local conditions in Black River To Ontonagon MI; Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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