3:49 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high
wave action and strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to
life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid
succession can tire swimmers quickly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in
the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at
locations listed below:
For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at
Little Presque Isle.
For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the
exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks
National Lakeshore.
2:55 PM
— September 21st, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a
line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
2:42 PM
— 10:45 PM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northeast and
highest waves around 4 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
This order outlines the restrictions and conditions of camping within the Hiawatha National Forest.
Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
Entry is restricted to beach that is roped off, signed "closed to entry" in certain areas of the St. Ignace, Manistique, and Rapid River Ranger Districts.
Hiawatha National Forest
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