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Small Craft Advisory 113, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 24, 2017

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Dec 24, 2017, 3:29 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 24, 2017, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 33 hr.

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Issued
Dec 24, 2017, 3:29 AM CST (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 26, 2017, 6:00 AM CST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

390 
WHUS73 KMKX 240929
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
329 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds developing Tonight...

.Developing low pressure over the Great Lakes and a passing Arctic
cold front will result in gusty offshore winds developing tonight
and lasting through Monday night. The strongest winds are 
expected Monday morning with a few gusts possibly reaching Gale 
force. The offshore winds will keep the highest gusts and higher 
threat of freezing spray toward the open waters. 

LMZ643>646-241730-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.171225T0300Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
329 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Small Craft Advisory...which is in effect from 9 PM this evening
to 6 AM CST Tuesday. 

* WINDS: Northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots
  tonight with a few gusts to 25 knots. Northwest 15 to 25 knots
  on Monday, with gusts to 32 knots.  

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet on Monday, highest
  waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
www.weather.gov/mkx

MBK
9 follow-up statements
116 
WHUS73 KMKX 241529
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
929 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds developing Tonight...

.Developing low pressure over the Great Lakes and a passing
Arctic cold front will result in gusty offshore winds developing
tonight and lasting through Monday night. The strongest winds are
expected Monday morning with a few gusts possibly reaching Gale
force. The offshore winds will keep the highest gusts and higher
threat of freezing spray toward the open waters.

LMZ643>646-242330-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.171225T0300Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
929 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots 
  tonight with a few gusts to 25 knots. Northwest 15 to 25 knots 
  on Monday, with gusts to 32 knots. 

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet on Monday, 
  highest waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx
791 
WHUS73 KMKX 241952
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
152 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Developing Tonight...

.Developing low pressure over the Great Lakes and a passing
Arctic cold front will result in gusty offshore winds developing
tonight and lasting through Monday night. The strongest winds are
expected Monday morning and afternoon with a few gusts possibly 
reaching Gale force. The offshore winds will keep the highest 
gusts and higher threat of freezing spray toward the open waters.

LMZ643>646-251200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.171225T0300Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
152 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WINDS: Northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots 
  tonight with a few gusts to 25 knots. Northwest 15 to 25 knots 
  on Monday, with gusts to 32 knots. 

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet on Monday, 
  highest waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx
822 
WHUS73 KMKX 250312
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
912 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Developing Tonight...

.Developing low pressure over the Great Lakes and a passing
Arctic cold front will result in gusty offshore winds developing
tonight and lasting through Monday night. The strongest winds are
expected Monday morning and afternoon with a few gusts possibly
reaching Gale force. The offshore winds will keep the highest
gusts and higher threat of freezing spray toward the open waters.

LMZ643>646-251115-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
912 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS: West 5 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots tonight 
  with a few gusts to 25 knots. Northwest 15 to 25 knots on 
  Monday, with gusts to 32 knots. 

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet on Monday, 
  highest waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx
979 
WHUS73 KMKX 250941
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
341 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Expected through Tonight...

.A lingering pressure gradient and several surges of cold Arctic
air will cause gusty offshore winds over the near shore waters
today through tonight. A few gusts may reach Gale force today.

The offshore winds will keep the highest waves and higher threat 
of freezing spray toward the open waters.

LMZ643>646-251745-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
341 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS: West 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts to around 30 knots 
  today.

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet today, highest 
  waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
www.weather.gov/mkx

MBK
127 
WHUS73 KMKX 251519
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
919 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Expected through Tonight...

.A lingering pressure gradient and several surges of cold Arctic
air will cause gusty offshore winds over the near shore waters
today through tonight. A few gusts may reach Gale force today.

The offshore winds will keep the highest waves and higher threat
of freezing spray toward the open waters.

LMZ643>646-252330-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
919 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS: West 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts to around 30 knots 
  today. 

* WAVES: 1 to 3 feet increasing to 2 to 4 feet today, highest 
  waves towards the open waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx
200 
WHUS73 KMKX 252148
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
348 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Expected Through Tonight...

.A lingering tight pressure gradient and several surges of cold 
Arctic air will cause gusty offshore winds over the nearshore 
waters through tonight. A few gusts may reach gale force this
evening. The offshore winds will keep the highest waves and 
higher threat of freezing spray toward and over the open waters of
Lake Michigan. The gusty winds may linger into Tuesday and Tuesday
night.

LMZ643>646-260600-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
348 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS: West to northwest 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts to
  around 30 knots. 

* WAVES: 2 to 4 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet later tonight.
  Highest waves are expected toward and over the open waters of
  Lake Michigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
Wood
www.weather.gov/mkx
993 
WHUS73 KMKX 260309
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
909 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...Gusty Offshore Winds Expected Through The Night...

.A lingering tight pressure gradient and cold Arctic air will 
cause gusty offshore winds over the nearshore waters through 
the night. The offshore winds will keep the highest waves and 
higher threat of freezing spray toward and over the open waters of
Lake Michigan. The gusty winds may linger into Tuesday and 
Tuesday night.

LMZ643>646-261115-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
909 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS: West to northwest 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts to 
  around 30 knots. 

* WAVES: 2 to 4 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet later tonight. 
  Highest waves are expected toward and over the open waters of 
  Lake Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/mkx
631 
WHUS73 KMKX 261014
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
414 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2017

...Offshore Wind Gusts Diminishing This Morning...

LMZ643>646-261200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
414 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS: West to northwest 15 to 20 knots today. Wind gusts to 25
  knots diminishing early this morning. 

* WAVES: 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet by mid morning.
  Highest waves toward the open waters of Lake Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
Cronce

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217 
WHUS73 KMKX 261203
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
603 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2017

...Offshore Wind Gusts Diminishing This Morning...

LMZ643>646-261315-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-171226T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
603 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts are expected to remain below 23 knots today. Wind
speeds of 15 to 20 knots will persist through the afternoon. 

$$
Cronce

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