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Storm Warning 3, NWS Chicago, IL

November 11, 2015

NWS Chicago, IL issued this storm warning at Nov 11, 2015, 3:38 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 12, 2015, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 23 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 11, 2015, 3:38 AM CST (09:38 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 12, 2015, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 13, 2015, 3:11 AM CST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

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

786 
WHUS73 KLOT 110938
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

LMZ261-362-364-563-111745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0020.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T2200Z-151114T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T0900Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
THURSDAY. A GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED FROM 4 PM THURSDAY
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...UP TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT AND UP TO 40 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT
  AND FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 14 FT

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 18 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-111745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0020.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1500Z-151113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY. A STORM WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS STORM
WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...UP TO 40 KT GALES THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY
  MORNING...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT THURSDAY THROUGH
  EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ740>745-111745-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0101.151111T1800Z-151112T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0020.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
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-
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS....UP TO 30 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON...THEN GALES TO 40 KT
  THIS EVENING...FOLLOWED BY GALES UP TO 45 LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
  FRIDAY. 

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 12 FT

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 15 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ567-669-671-868-870-872-111745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0020.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
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 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-
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...UP TO 45 KT WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 KT POSSIBLE
  THURSDAY THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-111745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0020.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
338 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...UP TO 45 KT WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 KT POSSIBLE
  THURSDAY THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

IZZI
8 follow-up statements
425 
WHUS73 KLOT 111523
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
923 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

LMZ261-362-364-563-112330-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T2200Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
923 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT AND UP TO 40 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT AND
  FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 14 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 18 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-112330-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1500Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
923 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 40 KT GALES THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY  
MORNING...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT THURSDAY THROUGH  
EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ740>745-112330-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0101.151111T1800Z-151112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
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-
923 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS....UP TO 30 KT BY THIS AFTERNOON...THEN GALES TO 40 KT  
THIS EVENING...FOLLOWED BY GALES UP TO 45 LATE TONIGHT THROUGH  
FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 15 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-112330-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
923 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 45 KT THROUGH TONIGHT...WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO
  50 KT POSSIBLE THURSDAY THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. 

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

KMD
959 
WHUS73 KLOT 112158
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
358 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015


LMZ261-362-364-563-120600-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T2200Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
358 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT AND AGAIN THURSDAY EVENING
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-120600-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1500Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
358 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 45 KT GALES TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING...THEN
  STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT TOMORROW THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 18 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 22 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.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ740>745-120600-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-151112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
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-
358 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...GALES TO 40 KT THIS EVENING...FOLLOWED BY GALES UP TO
  45 LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-120600-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.151112T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
358 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

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

* WINDS...GALES TO 40 KT TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY. GALES TO 45
  KT THURSDAY NIGHT AND EARLY FRIDAY. STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 KT
  POSSIBLE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 20 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.

&&

$$

LENNING
971 
WHUS73 KLOT 120333
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

LMZ743>745-121145-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151112T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1000Z-151112T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0060.151112T2200Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY. A
GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT
FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT THIS EVENING...FOLLOWED BY STORM FORCE
  WINDS TO 50 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 10 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 13 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-121145-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151112T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1200Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 45 KT GALES TONIGHT...THEN STORM FORCE WINDS TO
  50 KT TOMORROW THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 18 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...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.

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-121145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151112T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T2200Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...UP TO 40 KT TONIGHT AND AGAIN THURSDAY AFTERNOON
  THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-121145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 9 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 11 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-121145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
933 PM CST WED NOV 11 2015

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

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT. STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 KT POSSIBLE
  THURSDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 20 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.

&&

$$

RODRIGUEZ
885 
WHUS73 KLOT 121010
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015



LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-121815-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151112T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SR.W.0003.151112T1010Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-121815-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151112T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151112T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0060.151112T2200Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 15 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-121815-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T1900Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 14 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 18 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-121815-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 8 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 10 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-121815-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
410 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

KREIN
517 
WHUS73 KLOT 121459
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

LMZ743>745-122300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151112T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0060.151112T2200Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT BECOMING WEST GALES TO 45 KT
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 15 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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>742-122300-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 8 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 10 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-122300-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT WITH OCCASIONAL STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50
  KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-122300-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.151112T1900Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 14 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 18 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-122300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
859 AM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

JEE
990 
WHUS73 KLOT 122107
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

LMZ743>745-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151112T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0060.151112T2200Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT BECOMING WEST GALES TO 45 KT
 THIS AFTERNOON.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 12 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 15 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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>742-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 8 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 10 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...GALES TO 45 KT WITH OCCASIONAL STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 
KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 14 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 18 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
307 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...STORM FORCE WINDS TO 50 KT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 20 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 25 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

27
478 
WHUS73 KLOT 130332
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH WAVES CONTINUE...

LMZ743>745-131145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 45 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-131145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 7 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 9 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-131145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
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 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-
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-131145-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

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

* WINDS...WEST TO 45 KT WITH OCCASIONAL TO 50 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 20 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-131145-
/O.CON.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151113T1500Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
932 PM CST THU NOV 12 2015

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 50 KT THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 20 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

MTF
548 
WHUS73 KLOT 130911
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH WAVES CONTINUE...

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-131715-
/O.CAN.KLOT.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-151113T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 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 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-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...WEST TO 45 KT BECOMING NORTHWEST TO 35 KT THIS EVENING.
  OCCASIONAL STORM FORCE GUSTS TO 50 KT WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS
  MORNING.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 16 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 20 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.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-131715-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
CALUMET HARBOR TO GARY-GARY TO BURNS HARBOR-
BURNS HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 45 KT DIMINISHING TO 35 KT EARLY THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-131715-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151113T2100Z/
WINTHROP HARBOR TO WILMETTE HARBOR-
WILMETTE HARBOR TO NORTHERLY ISLAND-
NORTHERLY ISLAND TO CALUMET HARBOR-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 45 KT DIMINISHING TO 35 KT EARLY THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 7 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 9 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.

&&

$$

LMZ567-669-671-868-870-872-131715-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
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 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-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-131715-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM POINT BETSIE TO MANISTEE MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID LAKE-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-131715-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-151114T0300Z/
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 ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
311 AM CST FRI NOV 13 2015

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

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST TO 40 KT.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...TO 11 FT.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...TO 14 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.

&&

$$

BEACHLER

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm 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 storm warning went out at Nov 11, 3:16 AM CST, 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 11, 3:16 AM CST, 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
316 AM CST WED NOV 11 2015

.SHORT TERM...
317 AM CST

THROUGH THURSDAY...

BIG CONCERNS IN THE SHORT TERM ARE THE HIGH WINDS TONIGHT INTO
THURSDAY AND SECONDARILY THREAT OF SOME GUSTY CONVECTION THIS
EVENING.

SURFACE CYCLONE IS DEVELOPING OVER EASTERN COLORADO EARLY THIS
MORNING WITH STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW BEGINNING TO FEED LOW LEVEL
MOISTURE NORTH IN ADVANCE OF THIS SYSTEM. SURFACE ANALYSIS AT 08Z
HAD THE 60 DEGREE ISODROSOTHERM NORTH INTO FAR SOUTHERN KANSAS
WITH 50 DEGREE DEWPOINTS NORTH INTO NORTHERN KANSAS AND WESTERN
MISSOURI. SFC LOW IS FORECAST TO QUICKLY DEEPEN AS IT TRACKS
NORTHEAST TO NORTHERN IOWA BY MID EVENING. VERY STRONG PRESSURE
FALLS IN ADVANCE OF THIS LOW WILL RESULT IN INCREASINGLY STRONG
SOUTHEAST WINDS THIS EVENING (WILL GET TO THE WINDS NEXT
PARAGRAPH)...BUT THE BACKED NATURE OF THE FLOW WILL ACTUALLY BE
ADVECTING RELATIVELY DRY AIR INTO OUR CWA. THE RESULT WILL BE AN
INCREASINGLY NARROW MOIST TONGUE OF UNSTABLE AIR THAT WILL
EVENTUALLY GET PINCHED OFF TONIGHT. MODEST CAPE...IMPRESSIVE
DYNAMICS...AND STRONG SHEAR SHOULD SUPPORT SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
ACROSS MISSOURI AND IOWA THIS AFTERNOON...WITH CONVECTION SPILLING
EAST INTO ILLINOIS THIS EVENING. FAST MOVING CONVECTION THIS
EVENING WILL PROBABLY OUTRUN THE EVER NARROWING AND WEAKENING
PLUME OF MODEST INSTABILITY...SO ANTICIPATE STORMS TO WEAKEN AS OR
SHORTLY AFTER THEY CROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER INTO ILLINIOS. LOW
TOPPED WEAKENING CONVECTION SHOULD HAVE AN INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT
TIME PRODUCING MUCH IF ANY LIGHTNING AS IT MOVES INTO OR CERTAINLY
ACROSS OUR CWA...HOWEVER DYNAMIC COOL SEASON SYSTEMS LIKE THIS ONE
CAN SOMETIMES HAVE SOME SURPRISES. DESPITE THE VERY MEAGER AND
DECREASING INSTABILITY ACROSS THE CWA...VERY STRONG WIND FIELDS
WOULDN'T MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR EVEN THE WEAKENING SHOWERS TO
TRANSPORT STRONG TO POSSIBLY ISOLATED DAMAGING WINDS TO THE
SURFACE.

REGARDING THE SYNOPTIC WINDS. NOT PLANNING ANY CHANGES TO ONGOING
WIND ADVISORY HEADLINE. A PERIOD OF STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS
EXPECTED THIS EVENING COINCIDING WITH LOW LEVEL JET NEARING 55KT
AND VERY STRONG 8MB+/3HR PRESSURE FALL MAX TRACKING ACROSS
WISCONSIN. BOUNDARY LAYER NOT EXPECTED TO FULLY DECOUPLE SO COULD
SEE A COUPLE/FEW HOURS THIS EVENING WITH WINDS NEAR/JUST ABOVE
ADVISORY CRITERIA (30 MPH SUSTAINED OR 45 MPH GUSTS). AS PRESSURE
FALL MAXIMA SHIFTS NORTHEAST AND LLJ AXIS DOES AS WELL THINK WE
WILL SEE A PERIOD OF RELAXING WINDS LATE THIS EVENING INTO THE
FIRST PART OF THE OVERNIGHT HOURS BEFORE THE COLD FRONT MOVES
THROUGH WITH WINDS RAMPING UP AGAIN LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY.
STILL LOOKS LIKE A GOOD BET OF REACHING ADVISORY CRITERIA THURSDAY
AND WHILE WINDS WILL RELAX ENOUGH TO FALL BELOW ADVISORY
CRITERIA...THEY WILL STAY STRONG AND GUSTY THURSDAY NIGHT AND
FRIDAY AS SECONDARY SURGE OF COLD AIR MOVES IN.

IZZI

&&

.LONG TERM...
317 AM CST

THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

BRISK WEST WINDS SHOULD PERSIST THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT AS THE DEEP
LOW PRESSURE QUICKLY LIFTS EWD THROUGH THE ERN GREAT LAKES AND INTO
SRN QUEBEC.  STRONG COLD ADVECTION FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE
SYSTEM WITH TEMPERATURES QUICKLY DROPPING INTO THE LOWER TO MIDDLE
30S FRIDAY MORNING.  WINDS WILL LIKELY NOT DIMINISH SIGNIFICANTLY
UNTIL LATER FRIDAY AFTERNOON AS SFC HIGH PRESSURE BEGINS TO BUILD
ACROSS THE MIDDLE AND UPPER MS VALLEY.  FRIDAY WILL BE WINDY AND
COOL WITH HIGHS ONLY IN THE MIDDLE 40S.  DAYTIME WIND CHILL READING
WILL BE IN THE MIDDLE 30S. CLEARING SKIES...DIMINISHING WINDS AND A
REINFORCING SHOT OF COLDER AIR ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT AS A
SHORTWAVE DROPS THROUGH THE UPPER MIDWEST...WITH TEMPERATURES
DROPPING INTO THE UPPER 20S ACROSS MUCH OF THE CWA...EXCEPT FOR THE
UBANIZED AREAS OF THE CHICAGO AREA...WHICH SHOULD ONLY DROP TO THE
LOWER 30S.  A GRADUAL WARMING TREND WILL BEGIN SATURDAY AS UPPER
RIDGING BUILDS ACROSS THE ERN 2/3 OF THE CONUS AND A STRONG PACIFIC
SYSTEM MOVES INTO THE PAC NORTHWEST...CARVING OUT LONG WAVE
TROUGHING OVER THE WRN CONUS.  UNDER GENERALLY SWLY TO SLY
FLOW...TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE NEAR SEASONAL NORMAL LEVELS WITH HIGHS
MAINLY IN THE MIDDLE 50S...WITH THE WARMEST DAY BEING SUNDAY...WITH
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.  THE NEXT CHANCE FOR ANY PCPN WILL NOT BE
UNTIL EARLY NEXT WEEK AS A SERIES OF SRN STREAM SHORTWAVES LIFT OUT
OF SRN ROCKIES AND SOUTH HIGH PLAINS...IN ADVANCE OF THE DEEPENING
PACIFIC UPPER TROUGH.  TIMING OF INDIVIDUAL SHORTWAVES ARE UNCERTAIN
AT THIS TIME FRAME...BUT THE GENERAL TREND FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK IS
LOOKING WET...THOUGH TEMPERARTURES SHOULD BE HIGH ENOUGH THAT ANY
PCPN SHOULD BE RAIN AS EVEN OVERNIGHT LOWS THROUGH FOR EARLY NEXT
WEEK SHOULD BE IN THE UPPER 30S TO LOWER 40S.

KREIN

&&

.AVIATION...

//ORD AND MDW CONCERNS...UPDATED 09Z...

* GRADUALLY INCREASING SE WINDS WEDNESDAY...BECOMING QUITE STRONG
  BY EVENING WITH LLWS LIKELY WED EVENING
* SCTD SHRA LIKELY WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH MVFR CIGS BECOMING
  INCREASINGLY LIKELY
* WIND SHIFT TO SOUTHWEST WITH GUSTS OVER 30KT LIKELY PRIOR TO
  DAYBREAK THURSDAY

IZZI

//DISCUSSION...UPDATED 06Z...

A STORM SYSTEM OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS WILL RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AS
IT TRACKS NORTHEAST TO WISCONSIN OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. INITIALLY
THIS WILL RESULT IN GRADUALLY INCREASING SOUTHEAST WINDS...LIKELY
BECOMING GUSTY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BECOMING VERY STRONG AND
GUSTY FOR A TIME WEDNESDAY EVENING. WHILE THE STRICT
METEOROLOGICAL CRITERIA WILL LIKELY NOT BE MET FOR LLWS WEDNESDAY
EVENING...ANTICIPATE PIREPS OF LLWS TO BE COMMON GIVEN THE
ANTICIPATED 50-60KT WINDS JUST OFF THE DECK. TSRA OVER IOWA
GENERALLY EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO SHRA AS THEY MOVE ACROSS N IL
WEDNESDAY EVENING...BUT GIVEN THE AMBIENT WIND FIELDS STILL COULD
SEE GUSTS WITH HEAVIER CELLS OVER 40KT. WINDS SHOULD EASE FOR A
TIME LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING AS PRESSURE FALL MAX MOVES EASTWARD
AND PRIOR TO FRONTAL PASSAGE WHICH LOOKS TO TAKE PLACE IN THE
08-10Z TIME RANGE. EXPECT A WIND SHIFT TO SW BEHIND THE FRONT WITH
SPEEDS LIKELY QUICKLY INCREASING WITH GUSTS WELL OVER 30KT
POSSIBLE DURING PREDAWN HOURS THURSDAY.

IZZI

//ORD AND MDW CONFIDENCE...UPDATED 09Z...

* MEDIUM-HIGH CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF PRECIP WED EVENING
* HIGH CONFIDENCE IN WIND FORECAST
* CONFIDENCE IN CIGS FORECAST DECREASING TO LOW-MEDIUM WEDNESDAY
  EVENING

IZZI

//OUTLOOK FOR ORD/MDW FOR 12Z THURSDAY-12Z TUESDAY...UPDATED 00Z...

* THURSDAY...VERY STRONG WESTERLY WINDS...POSSIBLY GUSTING OVER 40
  KT FOR A TIME. CHANCE OF SHRA.
* FRIDAY...STRONG/GUSTY WEST/NORTHWEST WINDS...TO 30 KT. DRY/VFR.
* SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...DRY/VFR. SOUTHWEST WINDS.
* MONDAY...SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHRA. SOUTHERLY WINDS.

&&

.MARINE...
253 AM CST

ACTIVE PERIOD FORTHCOMING ON THE LAKE. SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS
WILL RAMP UP TODAY CULMINATING IN A PERIOD OF SOUTHEAST GALES THIS
EVENING IN ADVANCE OF THE STRONG LOW. AS THE LOW MOVES ACROSS FAR
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE LAKE LOOK FOR WINDS TO RELAX LATER
TONIGHT THROUGH MUCH OF THE DAY THURSDAY BEFORE RAMPING BACK UP TO
NORTHWEST GALES TOWARD THURSDAY EVENING. FARTHER SOUTH ACROSS THE
LAKE THE BREAK IN GALES WILL BE MUCH SHORTER AS WINDS FLIP TO
SOUTHWEST AND EVENTUALLY WEST GALES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY.
OVER THE SOUTH THIRD OF THE LAKE FORECAST SOUNDINGS CONTINUE TO
SHOW A PROLONGED PERIOD OF STORM FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 50KT AND
HAVE UPGRADED TO A STORM WARNING FOR ABOUT THE SOUTH THIRD OF THE
OPEN WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT. ITS POSSIBLE WINDS COULD EASE TO HIGH
END GALES AT TIMES DURING THE STORM WARNING BUT PINNING DOWN 45KT
VS 50KT HOUR BY HOUR IS NOT POSSIBLE...SO AFTER COLLABORATION WITH
GRR/IWX HAVE HOISTED A LONG DURATION STORM WARNING. WHILE WINDS
LOOK TO GRADUALLY EASE ON FRIDAY STILL LOOKS LIKE GALES WILL
CONTINUE AT LEAST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND PERHAPS INTO EARLY
FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE APPROACHES AND WINDS
FINALLY COME DOWN.

IZZI

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...WIND ADVISORY...ILZ003-ILZ004-ILZ005-ILZ006-ILZ008-ILZ010-ILZ011-
     ILZ012-ILZ013-ILZ014-ILZ019-ILZ020-ILZ021-ILZ022-ILZ023-
     ILZ032-ILZ033-ILZ039...6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM THURSDAY.

IN...WIND ADVISORY...INZ001-INZ002-INZ010-INZ011-INZ019...6 PM
     WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM THURSDAY.

LM...GALE WARNING...LMZ740-LMZ741-LMZ742-LMZ743-LMZ744-LMZ745...6 PM
     WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM FRIDAY.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...LMZ740-LMZ741-LMZ742-LMZ743-LMZ744-
     LMZ745...NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY.

     GALE WARNING...LMZ777-LMZ779...6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM THURSDAY.

     STORM WARNING...LMZ777-LMZ779...9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM FRIDAY.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 10, 4:20 PM CST, 11 hours 18 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
420 PM CST TUE NOV 10 2015

ILZ003>006-008-010>014-019>023-032-033-039-INZ001-002-010-011-019-
112230-
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-
420 PM CST TUE NOV 10 2015 /520 PM EST TUE NOV 10 2015/

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

SHOWERS...AND ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS...WILL
ACCOMPANY A STRONG COLD FRONT ACROSS THE REGION WEDNESDAY EVENING.
SOME OF THE HEAVIER SHOWERS AND STORMS COULD POTENTIALLY PRODUCE
WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH. THERE IS A VERY LOW...BUT NON ZERO
THREAT FOR AN ISOLATED TORNADO...MAINLY WEST OF A LINE FROM BYRON
TO CHAMPAIGN.

OUTSIDE OF ANY STORMS...SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL LIKELY GUST UP TO 45
MPH AT TIMES WEDNESDAY EVENING.

VERY STRONG WEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED ON THURSDAY...LIKELY GUSTING
TO 50 MPH...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS DURING THE
MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NECESSARY THROUGH TONIGHT.

&&

LMZ740>745-112230-
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-
420 PM CST TUE NOV 10 2015

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS COULD BRING WIND GUSTS UP TO
50 KNOTS WEDNESDAY EVENING.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. GALE FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY WEDNESDAY
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

&&

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-112230-
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-
420 PM CST TUE NOV 10 2015

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

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MAINLY
SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE LAKE WHERE THE CHANCE EXISTS FOR THE
STORMS TO PRODUCE WIND GUSTS OVER 40 KNOTS.

GALE FORCE WINDS ARE LIKELY WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
NIGHT. A PERIOD OF STORM FORCE WINDS IS POSSIBLE ON THE SOUTHERN
PORTION OF THE LAKE THURSDAY. ON THE NORTH HALF OF THE LAKE...A
LULL IN GALE FORCE WINDS IS POSSIBLE ON THURSDAY.

&&

RC

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