High Wind Watch
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Fri 02/27/2026 01:00 PM ESTEnd Time
Sat 02/28/2026 01:00 AM ESTSignificance
WatchImpacts
Moderate impact
Locations Affected
Mohawk, MI ∙ Isle Royale National Park, MI ∙ Point Isabelle, MI ∙ Chassell, MI ∙ Kearsarge, MI ∙ Central, MI ∙ South Range, MI ∙ Manitou Island, MI ∙ Calumet, MI ∙ Copper City, MIFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 124 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could restrict visibility in open areas and near the lakeshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Technical Header
MIZ001-003-262200- /O.NEW.KMQT.HW.A.0001.260227T1800Z-260228T0600Z/ Keweenaw-Northern Houghton- Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, and Hancock 124 AM EST Thu Feb 26 2026