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Gale Warning 39, NWS Chicago, IL

October 4, 2012

NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Oct 4, 2012, 4:43 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 4, 2012, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 17 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
Oct 4, 2012, 4:43 AM CDT (09:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 4, 2012, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 5, 2012, 3:11 PM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

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

177 
WHUS73 KLOT 040943
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
443 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-041745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0023.121005T0300Z-121006T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0039.121005T0300Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
443 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...VARYING BETWEEN WEST AND SOUTHWEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...12 TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 24 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-041745-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.121004T1800Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
443 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. WEST TO NORTHWEST 20
  TO 25 KT TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 5 FT THIS AFTERNOON...3 TO 6 FT TONIGHT
  AND FRIDAY...THEN 4 TO 7 FT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT THIS AFTERNOON...UP TO 9 FT
  TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...AND UP TO 11 FT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-041745-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.121004T1800Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
443 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. WEST 20 TO 25 KT
  TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 5 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

RODRIGUEZ
6 follow-up statements
147 
WHUS73 KLOT 041450
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
950 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-042300-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0039.121005T0300Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
950 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...12 TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 24 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-042300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.121004T1800Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
950 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO
  25 KT TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 6 FT TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...THEN 4 TO 7
  FT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY...AND
  UP TO 11 FT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-042300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.121004T1800Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
950 AM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. WEST 20 TO 25 KT  
TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 5 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 7 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KJB
488 
WHUS73 KLOT 042004
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
304 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-050415-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0039.121005T0300Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
304 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...12 TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 24 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-050415-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
304 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO 30 KT EARLY THIS EVENING. WEST TO
  NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 6 FT TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...THEN 5 TO 8
  FT BY SATURDAY.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY...
  AND UP TO 12 FT FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-050415-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
304 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KT EARLY THIS EVENING. WEST 15 TO 25 KT
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 6 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KJB
570 
WHUS73 KLOT 050227
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
927 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-051030-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0039.121005T0300Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
927 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...12 TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 24 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-051030-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
927 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KT THROUGH MIDNIGHT. WEST 20 TO 25 KT AFTER
  MIDNIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...4 TO 7 FT THROUGH FRIDAY. WAVES 5 TO 8 FT
  SATURDAY. 

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 9 FT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. UP TO 12 FT
  SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-051030-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
927 PM CDT THU OCT 4 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 6 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 9 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

BEACHLER
428 
WHUS73 KLOT 050736
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
236 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-051545-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
236 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

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

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 35 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...8 TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 16 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-051545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
236 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT. NORTHWEST 15 TO
  25 KT SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 5 FT TODAY. WAVES 4 TO 7 FT TONIGHT AND
  SATURDAY. 

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 8 FT TODAY. UP TO 10 FT TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-051545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
236 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT TODAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...2 TO 4 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 6 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

RATZER
724 
WHUS73 KLOT 051434
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
934 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-052245-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
934 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

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

* WINDS...WEST GALES TO 35 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...8 TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 16 FT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-052245-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
934 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH TONIGHT. NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT
  SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 TO 6 FT TODAY. WAVES 4 TO 7 FT TONIGHT
  AND SATURDAY.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 9 FT TODAY. UP TO 10 FT TONIGHT AND  
  SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-052245-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
934 AM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT TODAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...2 TO 4 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 6 FT.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KJB
290 
WHUS73 KLOT 052011
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
311 PM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-052115-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-121006T0200Z/
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 PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO MID
LAKE-
311 PM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

GALE FORCE WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 30 KT. WESTERLY WINDS AROUND
30 KT CAN BE EXPECTED TONIGHT. HOWEVER...THE THREAT FOR A
PROLONGED PERIOD OF GALES HAS ENDED.

$$

LMZ740>743-052115-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121006T0300Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-
311 PM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW THE THRESHOLDS. THEREFORE THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

LMZ744-745-060415-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121007T0300Z/
GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
311 PM CDT FRI OCT 5 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT THROUGH TONIGHT. NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT
 SATURDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...WAVES 4 TO 7 FT TONIGHT AND 5 TO 8 FT ON
  SATURDAY.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...UP TO 10 FT TONIGHT AND UP TO 12 FT SATURDAY.

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 CONDITIONS FOR
SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING
SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

KJB

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.