Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2011

Gale Warning 82, NWS Chicago, IL

November 5, 2011

NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Nov 5, 2011, 3:00 PM CDT. It took effect at Nov 6, 2011, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 5, 2011, 3:00 PM CDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 6, 2011, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 7, 2011, 2:50 AM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

172 
WHUS73 KLOT 052000
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
300 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-060400-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0024.111106T1200Z-111107T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0082.111106T0900Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
300 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT ACROSS THE NORTH AND 35 KT ACROSS THE SOUTH. FROM THE SOUTH.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 14 FT NORTH AND 12
  FT SOUTH. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 19 FT NORTH AND
  17 FT SOUTH.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-060400-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
300 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 9 PM CST 
  SUNDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 6 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-060400-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.111106T0900Z-111107T0300Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
300 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM 
  CST SUNDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH...WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KT
  POSSIBLE. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 6 FT.
  THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

MTF/MDB
7 follow-up statements
293 
WHUS73 KLOT 060257
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
957 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061100-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0082.111106T0900Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
957 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT FROM THE SOUTH...ESPECIALLY IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE LAKE.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 14 FT IN THE NORTH
  AND 12 FT IN THE SOUTH. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 21
  FT NORTH AND 18 FT SOUTH.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-061100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
957 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 9 PM CST 
  SUNDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE 
  UP TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE UP TO 6 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-061100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.111106T0900Z-111107T0300Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
957 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SUNDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM 
  CST SUNDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH...WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KT.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 6 FT. THERE WILL BE
  OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LENNING
669 
WHUS73 KLOT 060918
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
318 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
318 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT FROM THE SOUTH...ESPECIALLY FOR THE NORTH HALF OF THE LAKE.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 12 FT IN THE NORTH
  AND 10 FT IN THE SOUTH. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 18
  FT NORTH AND 16 FT SOUTH.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-061730-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
318 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE 
  UP TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE UP TO 6 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-061730-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
318 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE 
  UP TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE UP TO 3 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 6 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

BEACHLER
087 
WHUS73 KLOT 061602
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
1002 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-070015-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
1002 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO
  14 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 20 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-070015-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
1002 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KT GALES ARE POSSIBLE.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 8 FT. THERE WILL BE
  OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 11 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-070015-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
1002 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KT GALES ARE POSSIBLE.
  THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 5 FT. THERE WILL BE
  OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 7 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
778 
WHUS73 KLOT 061733
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
1133 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

LMZ740-741-070145-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111106T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.111106T2200Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
1133 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST
MONDAY. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 35
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 9
  FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 13 FT.

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT FROM 4 PM THIS 
  AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 8 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 11 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-070145-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111106T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.111106T2200Z-111107T0900Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
1133 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST
MONDAY. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 35
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO 6
  FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 9 FT.

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT FROM 4 PM THIS 
  AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 5 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 7 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-070145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
1133 AM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO
  14 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 20 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
139 
WHUS73 KLOT 062151
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
351 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

LMZ740-741-070600-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111106T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.111106T2200Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
351 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 35 
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP 
  TO 7 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 11 FT.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 7 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 10 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-070600-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111106T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.111106T2200Z-111107T0900Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
351 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 35 
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP 
  TO 5 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 8 FT.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 30 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 5 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 7 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-070300-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
351 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 40
  KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE UP TO
  14 FT ACROSS THE NORTH...AND 10 FT ACROSS THE SOUTH. THERE WILL
  BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 20 FT ACROSS THE NORTH...AND 15 FT
  ACROSS THE SOUTH.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

MTF
472 
WHUS73 KLOT 070241
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
841 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-070345-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
841 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-070900-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
841 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT SUSTAINED GALE FORCE WINDS OR FREQUENT GALE FORCE GUSTS 
  UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY.

* DURING THE GALE WARNING...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP TO 35 
  KT FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE 
  UP TO 14 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 20 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-070900-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
841 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE UP
  TO 25 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES WILL BE
  UP TO 4 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 6 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-070900-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
841 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY. 

* EXPECT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT UNTIL 3 AM CST 
  MONDAY.

* DURING THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE 
  UP TO 25 KT FROM THE SOUTH. THE HIGHEST SIGNIFICANT WAVES 
  WILL BE UP TO 4 FT. THERE WILL BE OCCASIONAL WAVES UP TO 6 FT.

REFER TO THE LATEST MARINE FORECASTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WINDS OF 22 TO 33 KNOTS AND/OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FT WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS
FOR SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

BMD
194 
WHUS73 KLOT 070850
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
250 AM CST MON NOV 7 2011


LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-071000-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
250 AM CST MON NOV 7 2011

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

$$

LMZ740>745-071000-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-111107T0900Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
250 AM CST MON NOV 7 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

$$

BMD

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Chicago, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Nov 5, 2:38 PM CDT, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 5, 2:38 PM CDT, 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
238 PM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

.DISCUSSION...
230 PM CDT

THIS WEEKEND...FAIR WEATHER WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF
THE DAY AS RIDGE AXIS SLIDES EAST ACROSS THE REGION. POTENT MID
LEVEL SHORTWAVE OVER THE FOUR CORNERS REGION WILL BEGIN TO LIFT
NORTHEAST WITH LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPING LEE OF THE FRONT RANGE IN
COLORADO. THIS LOW WILL LIFT NORTH ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS INTO
MANITOBA EARLY ON SUNDAY...WITH SOUTHERLY FLOW RAMPING UP ACROSS
NORTHERN ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA. THIS LOW WILL DRAG A WEAK
COLD FRONT ACROSS THE AREA...BUT AS THE LOW LIFTS AWAY INTO HUDSON
BAY...FORCING ALONG THE FRONT LOCALLY WILL BE WEAK...WITH MOISTURE
RETURN SLOW DUE TO ORIENTATION OF THE RIDGE AXIS INTO THE LOWER
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. WHILE MODELS HAVE BEEN SHOWING SOME CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION...PARTICULARLY LATER IN THE DAY SUNDAY...WILL PLAY
DOWN CHANCES FOR NOW AND MAINTAIN SLIGHT CHANCE WORDING.

MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...PWATS BEGIN TO RAMP UP FROM THE
SOUTHWEST AS MOISTURE FINALLY ARRIVES OVERNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT.
ISENTROPIC ASCENT ALSO INCREASES BEGINNING EARLY MONDAY IN RESPONSE
TO CYCLOGENESIS OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS AS ANOTHER POTENT UPPER LEVEL
WAVE ROUNDS THE BASE OF THE LONGWAVE TROUGH ACROSS THE INTERMOUNTAIN
WEST. INITIALLY EXPECT CHANCE OF RAIN TO INCREASE FROM THE SOUTH TO
NORTH ACROSS CWA...BUT BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON WE SHOULD BE GETTING
INTO THE WARM SECTOR AND MAY SEE SOME AREAS ACROSS SOUTH CAPPED
ALLOWING AT LEAST A PERIOD OF DRY WEATHER. OPTED TO ONCE AGAIN GO
ABOVE MOST GUIDANCE...LEANING TOWARDS ECMWF TEMPERATURES...WHICH
ECMWF SEEMS TO HANDLE ANOMALOUSLY WARM SCENARIOS WELL...AND SUSPECT
WE STILL MAY BE A BIT TOO LOW ON TEMPS TUESDAY. MODELS HAVE BEEN
TRENDING THIS SYSTEM SLOWER...ESPECIALLY THE ECMWF...WHICH MAY END
UP REQUIRING TEMPERATURES TO BE BUMPED UP QUITE A BIT ON WEDNESDAY
AS WELL... MAIN WAVE WILL MOVE APPROACH THE WESTERN PORTION OF CWA
SOMETIME OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. WITH STRONG
THETA-E ADVECTION THANKS TO 50+ KT LOW LEVEL JET...AND VERY STRONG
SHEAR VALUES...0-6KM IN EXCESS OF 50 KT...STILL LOOKING AT POTENTIAL
FOR THUNDERSTORMS RETURNING TO THE AREA...WITH A NON-ZERO SEVERE
THREAT. WONT DIVE ANY FARTHER INTO THE CONVECTIVE DETAILS THIS FAR
OUT...BUT CERTAINLY MODELS CONTINUE TO INDICATE POTENTIAL.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY...LATEST GUIDANCE TRACKS THE LOW
NORTH OF THE CWA BY WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH DRY SLOT POSSIBLY
ALLOWING WX TO QUIET SOME...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE SOUTH. ANY
DEFORMATION ZONE PRECIP THAT MAY SWING THROUGH THE AREA ON WEDNESDAY
NIGHT MAY BE IN THE FORM OF SNOW AS 850 TEMPS PLUMMET TO AROUND
-6C...AND SURFACE TEMPS DROP TO AROUND FREEZING...ESPECIALLY FOR
AREAS WEST OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY. RIDGING BUILDS JUST SOUTH THE
AREA ON THURSDAY WHICH SHOULD DRY US OUT...BUT TEMPS WILL REMAIN
COOL IN THE 40S AND 50S ON FRIDAY AS COOL NORTHWESTERLY WINDS
PREVAIL. LATEST GFS AND ECMWF BOTH HINTING AT A CLIPPER LIKE SYSTEM
ON FRIDAY...BUT FOR NOW TRACK LOOKS TO BE NORTH OF THE AREA AND WONT
INTRODUCE POPS. BMD

&&

.AVIATION...

//ORD AND MDW CONCERNS...UPDATED 18Z...

* SOUTH-SOUTHEAST WINDS GUSTING TO NEAR 20 KT AT TIMES THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* SOUTHERLY WINDS GUSTING 25-30 KT SUNDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON...SOME
  POTENTIAL FOR OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KT.

* POTENTIAL FOR LOWER END VFR CIG DEVELOPMENT SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

MDB

//DISCUSSION...UPDATED 18Z...

HIGH PRESSURE RIDGING SHIFTING TO THE EAST THIS AFTERNOON ALLOWING
PRESSURE GRADIENT TO TIGHTEN SLIGHTLY. STARTING TO SEE WIND GUSTS
TO NEAR 20 KT IN SPOTS AND EXPECT MORE AREAS WILL SEE THESE GUSTS
INTO THE AFTERNOON BEFORE DROPPING OFF WITH SUNSET. SUSTAINED WIND
SPEEDS WILL LIKELY REMAIN ELEVATED IN THE 8-12 KT RANGE OVERNIGHT
WITH THE PRESSURE GRADIENT CONTINUING TO TIGHTEN UP. STRONG LOW
PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTHEASTWARD FROM EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA INTO
FAR WESTERN ONTARIO SUNDAY HELPING TO FURTHER TIGHTEN THE GRADIENT
AND ALLOWING DAYTIME MIXING TO YIELD GUSTS TO NEAR 30 KT BY LATE
MORNING. SOME GUSTS IN THE 30-35 KT RANGE WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR A
SHORT TIME AROUND MIDDAY. THERE ARE SOME INDICATIONS OF BROKEN
LOWER END VFR CIGS DEVELOPING BY EARLY AFTERNOON WHICH WOULD
LIKELY ACT TO LIMIT OR SUPPRESS GUSTS AT LEAST SOMEWHAT BUT THERE
IS SOME DOUBT AS TO HOW MUCH CLOUD COVER WILL DEVELOP. GUSTS
SHOULD DROP OFF DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON.

MDB

//ORD AND MDW CONFIDENCE...UPDATED 18Z...

* HIGH CONFIDENCE IN WIND FORECAST THIS AFTERNOON/TONIGHT.

* HIGH CONFIDENCE IN WIND GUSTS OF 25-30 KT SUNDAY
  MORNING/AFTERNOON...WITH LOW CONFIDENCE IN GUSTS OF 30-35
  KT...BUT AM CONCERNED THAT DEVELOPING CLOUD COVER MAY LIMIT
  MAXIMUM GUSTS BY MID/LATE AFTERNOON.

* LOW-MEDIUM CONFIDENCE THAT LOWER END VFR CIGS WILL DEVELOP EARLY
  SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

MDB

//OUTLOOK FOR ORD/MDW FOR 00Z MONDAY-12Z SATURDAY...UPDATED 12Z...

SUNDAY NIGHT...VFR. GUSTY WINDS UP TO 30KT EARLY. CHC OF SHRA
LATE.
MONDAY...VFR. CHC SHRA MAINLY LATE. ISO TSRA WITH MVFR CIGS.
TUESDAY...MVFR. SHRA/ISO TSRA.
WEDNESDAY...MVFR TRENDING VFR. SHRA.
THURSDAY...PATCHY MVFR. SHRA PSBLY MIXED SN.
FRIDAY...VFR.

BEACHLER

&&

.MARINE...

234 PM CDT

SOUTHERLY GALES ARE THE MAIN FORECAST CONCERN AS LOW PRESSURE NOW
STRETCHING FROM THE WESTERN DAKOTAS INTO NORTHEAST COLORADO DEEPENS
SLIGHTLY AND MOVES INTO SOUTHERN MANITOBA INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
WITH HIGH PRESSURE FROM NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND INTO THE MID-ATLANTIC
STATES MOVING VERY LITTLE...THE PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS LAKE
MICHIGAN WILL TIGHTEN TONIGHT AND ESPECIALLY SUNDAY. WINDS WILL
GRADUALLY COME UP TONIGHT AND GUSTS SHOULD START TO INCREASE
OVERNIGHT AS STABILITY DECREASES AND MIXING INCREASES WITH COOLER
AIR SPREADING OVER FROM LAND. LOW LEVEL WINDS WILL BE INCREASING
AS WELL AND GUSTS MAY JUST REACH GALE FORCE PRIOR TO
DAYBREAK...ESPECIALLY NORTH. AS DAYTIME HEATING OCCURS THERE MAY
BE A LULL IN THE GUSTS WITH WARMER LAND AIR SPREADING ACROSS THE
LAKE BUT COOL ADVECTION LOOKS TO ARRIVE FOR THE AFTERNOON ALLOWING
MIXING TO DEEPEN FURTHER. POTENTIAL FOR STRONGEST WINDS LIES
ACROSS THE NORTH HALF OF THE LAKE WITH 40 KT POSSIBLE AT
TIMES...ESPECIALLY DURING THE AFTERNOON. GALES ARE A BIT MORE
MARGINAL SOUTH BUT WILL HOIST THE GALE WARNING WITH 30-35 KT GUSTS
EXPECTED THOUGH SOME IN THE 35-40 KT RANGE MAY OCCUR. WITH GOOD
MIXING OVER LAND THE NEARSHORE WATERS WILL HAVE SOME GALE POTENTIAL
BUT WILL KEEP THE SMALL CRAFT AND 30 KT FOR NOW. THE GRADIENT
WEAKENS LATER SUNDAY EVENING ALLOWING WINDS TO DIMINISH AS HIGH
PRESSURE ARRIVES INTO MONDAY.

ANOTHER LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP...THIS TIME OVER THE
SOUTHERN PLAINS AND LIFT NORTHWARD TUESDAY. HOW QUICKLY THIS LOW
ARRIVES IS STILL NOT CERTAIN AND IT MAY ARRIVE SLOWER THAN
CURRENTLY EXPECTED. EITHER WAY...A WARM FRONT SHOULD BISECT THE
LAKE TUESDAY AND LIFT NORTHWARD WITH STRONG NORTHEASTERLY WINDS TO
THE NORTH AND SOUTH/SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS TO THE SOUTH. STRENGTH OF
THE WINDS WILL DEPEND ON WHERE THE LOW TRACKS RELATIVE TO THE LAKE
AND THERE ARE SIGNS IT MAY REMAIN WEST OF THE LAKE AS IT MOVES
NORTH WHICH WOULD SUPPORT STRONGER WINDS THAN CURRENTLY FORECAST.
HOWEVER...MUCH WARMER AIR MOVING INTO THE REGION WOULD PROBABLY
RESULT IN A STABLE MARINE LAYER KEEPING WINDS IN CHECK. WILL
CONTINUE TO MONITOR BUT FOR NOW EXPECT WINDS TO REMAIN SUB-GALE
BUT POSSIBLY BE STRONGER THAN THE CURRENT FORECAST.

MDB/MTF

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...NONE.
IN...NONE.
LM...GALE WARNING...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
     LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-
     LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878...3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM
     SUNDAY.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...NEARSHORE WINTHROP HARBOR TO NORTHERLY IS UNTIL 9 PM SUNDAY.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...LMZ742-LMZ743-LMZ744-LMZ745...3 AM SUNDAY
     TO 9 PM SUNDAY.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 5, 10:22 AM CDT, 4 hours 38 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
1022 AM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

ILZ003>006-008-010>014-019>023-032-033-039-INZ001-002-010-011-019-
061530-
WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE ILLINOIS-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-
DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-
IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE INDIANA-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON-
1022 AM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011 /1122 AM EDT SAT NOV 5 2011/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
NIGHT. THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE THAT A FEW OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD BE SEVERE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NECESSARY THROUGH TONIGHT.

&&

COMPLETE FORECAST INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE NWS CHICAGO
WEBPAGE: WEATHER.GOV/CHICAGO

LMZ740>745-061530-
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
1022 AM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE ILLINOIS NEARSHORE
WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN AND THE INDIANA NEARSHORE WATERS OF LAKE
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT WILL EXIST TONIGHT INTO
SUNDAY NIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT
OVER THE ILLINOIS AND INDIANA NEAR SHORE WATERS SUNDAY INTO
SUNDAY NIGHT.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
NIGHT. A FEW OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE VERY STRONG
GUSTY WINDS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

&&

COMPLETE FORECAST INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE NWS CHICAGO
WEBPAGE: WEATHER.GOV/CHICAGO

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061530-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN SOUTH OF A LINE FROM SEUL CHOIX POINT TO THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM CHARLEVOIX MI TO SOUTH
FOX ISLAND 5 NM OFFSHORE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM CHARLEVOIX TO POINT BETSIE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI 5 NM OFFSHORE
TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR IL 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WILMETTE HARBOR IL TO MICHIGAN CITY IN 5 NM
OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ST. JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
1022 AM CDT SAT NOV 5 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FROM MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY
NIGHT ON THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE LAKE. A FEW OF THESE
THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE VERY STRONG GUSTY WINDS.

&&

COMPLETE FORECAST INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE NWS CHICAGO
WEBPAGE: WEATHER.GOV/CHICAGO

MTF/BMD

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