253 FZUS73 KMQT 171408 MWSMQT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 1008 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 LSZ241-242-263-171530- 1008 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI... At 1006 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located 16 nm south of The Western Lake Superior Buoy, moving southeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... The Upper Entrance of Portage Canal and the Ontonagon Marina. 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. && LAT...LON 4735 8967 4724 8851 4722 8855 4717 8853 4723 8840 4709 8861 4714 8869 4697 8893 4695 8910 4682 8934 4678 8976 4675 8981 4688 9012 $$ NJL