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Small Craft Advisory 27, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 9, 2017, 3:27 PM CST. It took effect at Mar 9, 2017, 11:00 PM CST. It was in force for 28 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 9, 2017, 3:27 PM CST (21:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 9, 2017, 11:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 11, 2017, 3:00 AM CST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
The text
As transmitted.
480 WHUS73 KMKX 092127 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 327 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017 ...GUSTY WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT... .A TIGHTENING PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR WILL RESULT IN GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT...AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY. WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. LMZ643>646-100530- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.170310T0500Z-170311T0900Z/ 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- 327 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY. * WINDS: NORTHWEST INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. * WAVES: BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET, 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX MBK
6 follow-up statements
405 WHUS73 KMKX 100315 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 915 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017 ...GUSTY WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT... .A TIGHTENING PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR WILL RESULT IN GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT...AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY. LMZ643>646-101115- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.170310T0500Z-170311T0900Z/ SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI- PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI- NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI- WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL- 915 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WINDS: NORTHWEST INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. * WAVES: BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST WAVES TOWARDS THE OPEN WATERS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ DDV WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX
224 WHUS73 KMKX 100853 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 253 AM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...BRISK NORTH WINDS TODAY... .A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR WILL RESULT IN GUSTY NORTHWEST INTO TONIGHT. LMZ643>646-101700- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170311T0900Z/ 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- 253 AM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. * WAVES: 4 TO 6 FEET...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. && $$ HENTZ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX
513 WHUS73 KMKX 101536 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 936 AM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...BRISK NORTHWEST WINDS INTO TONIGHT... .A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES...ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR...WILL RESULT IN GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS INTO TONIGHT. HIGH WAVES ARE EXPECTED TOWARD AND OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. LMZ643>646-102345- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170311T0900Z/ SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI- PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI- NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI- WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL- 936 AM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS INTO THIS EVENING...WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. * WAVES: 4 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. WAVES SUBSIDING BY LATER TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WOOD WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX
613 WHUS73 KMKX 102123 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 323 PM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...BRISK NORTHWEST WINDS INTO TONIGHT... .A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES...ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR...WILL RESULT IN GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS INTO EARLY TONIGHT. HIGH WAVES ARE EXPECTED TOWARD AND OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN INTO THIS EVENING...SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT. LMZ643>646-110530- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170311T0900Z/ 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- 323 PM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WINDS: NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS INTO THIS EVENING...BECOMING 15 TO 20 KNOTS. * WAVES: 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. WAVES SUBSIDING BY LATER TONIGHT. 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. && $$ WOOD WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX
720 WHUS73 KMKX 110255 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 855 PM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...BRISK NORTHWEST WINDS LINGERING TONIGHT... .A LINGERING PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES... ASSOCIATED WITH A PUSH OF COLDER AIR...WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE OCCASIONAL GUSTY WINDS OVER THE NEAR SHORE WATERS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. RESULTANT HIGHER WAVES ARE EXPECTED TOWARD THE OPEN WATER. WINDS AND WAVES WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY DECREASE THROUGH THE NIGHT. LMZ643>646-110900- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170311T0900Z/ SHEBOYGAN TO PORT WASHINGTON WI- PORT WASHINGTON TO NORTH POINT LIGHT WI- NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI- WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL- 855 PM CST FRI MAR 10 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WINDS: NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS. * WAVES: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX MBK
955 WHUS73 KMKX 110911 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 311 AM CST SAT MAR 11 2017 ...LIGHTER WINDS AND SUBSIDING WAVES... .WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GET LIGHTER TODAY AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN...ALLOWING WAVES TO SUBSIDE. LMZ643>646-111015- /O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-170311T0900Z/ 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- 311 AM CST SAT MAR 11 2017 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. WINDS AND WAVES HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA...SO THE ADVISORY HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. $$ DDV WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MKX
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Mar 9, 11:14 AM CST, 4 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 9, 11:14 AM CST, 4 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1114 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2017 .UPDATE... A band of snow that was across the southern tier of Wisconsin counties appeared to be on its way out of the state as of 17Z. Most of the 12Z models and the latest HRRR and RAP are dry for the afternoon and this seems reasonable. .AVIATION/18Z TAFS/... A band of snow that was across the southern tier of Wisconsin counties appeared to be on its way out of the state as of 17Z. Most of the 12Z models and the latest HRRR and RAP are dry for the afternoon and this seems reasonable. Outside of this band of snow, VFR conditions prevailed. Surface high pressure will build into the state and VFR conditions are expected to persist. PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 230 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2017/ SHORT TERM... TODAY AND TONIGHT...Forecast confidence is Medium Models are still showing a narrow band of snow moving though into mid afternoon. Forcing from an entrance region in the strong upper jet max will be fighting dry airmass, so qpf amounts look light. GFS is now the most bullish with precipitation, with the 00Z ECMWF and NAM fairly dry. Generally half an inch or less expected with the band. These jet induced snow bands are always difficult. Looks like forcing from the entrance region shifts out of the area this afternoon, Could end up seeing some breaks in the afternoon mainly west areas. As high pressure builds in tonight skies will clear. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...Forecast confidence is high Southern Wisconsin will be entrenched in northwest flow aloft as high pressure builds into the area. At the surface, strong CAA behind Thursday's cold front will drop our temperatures well below seasonal normals. The initially strong CAA will weaken into Friday and on Saturday, resulting in slightly warmer temperatures Saturday. On Saturday, a clipper-type low will surge through the plains, passing southwest of Wisconsin. Some of the upper level moisture and support for ascent from that low will encroach on the area, but we should have dry conditions in southern Wisconsin. Even the NAM, which brings the clipper closest to the area, keeps precip just to the southwest of the CWA. LONG TERM... SUNDAY AND MONDAY...Forecast confidence is medium The ECMWF/GFS/Canadian all show another clipper passing through the region sometime Sunday night or Monday. The GFS and Canadian are the most progressive solutions and the GFS has low tracking farther away from the state than the other models. Nevertheless, each model brings precip to the CWA Sunday night. The precip lasts longer and is more intense in the European solution, as the low is slower and closer to the CWA in that model. Likely PoPs Monday morning seem appropriate as all guidance shows some precip. Then as the models diverge, PoPs diminish through Monday night. Profiles remain quite cold thanks to shot after shot of Canadian air with these clippers, so expecting almost all snow out of this system. TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Forecast confidence is low Models continue to diverge in this period. While all guidance show high pressure building in behind Monday's clipper, the GFS quickly swings yet another clipper into the region Tuesday night when the ECMWF strengthens the high. MARINE... The Small Craft Advisory will expire at 3 am, as winds continue to ease. Winds should be light today. Winds will pick back up later tonight into Friday as strong high pressure builds in and the pressure gradient tightens. Looks like a Small Craft Advisory will be needed for this period. && .MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...None. LM...None. && UPDATE...99 TODAY/TONIGHT AND AVIATION/MARINE...99 Friday THROUGH Wednesday...99
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 9, 3:25 AM CST, 12 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 325 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2017 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-100930- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 325 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Low pressure will push through southern Wisconsin Sunday night and Monday, resulting in a period of light snow. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. LMZ643>646-100930- 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- 325 AM CST Thu Mar 9 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight North to northwest winds and waves may reach Small Craft Advisory criteria tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Gusty north to northwest winds and waves will continue into Friday, potentially reaching Small Craft Advisory criteria. BSH www.weather.gov/mkx
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 9, 12:39 PM CST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
1239 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0943 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG RACINE 42.73N 87.78W
03/08/2017 RACINE WI PUBLIC
UTILITY POLE DAMAGED ...LEANING 10 TO 20
DEGREES FROM VERTICAL.
&&
NLocal storm report, Mar 9, 12:47 PM CST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
1247 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0122 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 3 W CUDAHY 42.95N 87.93W
03/08/2017 MILWAUKEE WI PUBLIC
LIGHT POLE AND LARGE SIGN BLOWN OVER. JUST
WEST OF MITCHELL AIRPORT.
&&
NLocal storm report, Mar 9, 12:57 PM CST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
1257 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0430 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG STURTEVANT 42.70N 87.90W
03/08/2017 RACINE WI PUBLIC
TREE BLOWN OVER ON HOUSE.
&&
NLocal storm report, Mar 9, 1:00 PM CST, 2 hours 27 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
100 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1000 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WAUNAKEE 43.19N 89.45W
03/08/2017 DANE WI PUBLIC
TREE UPROOTED AND FELL ON GARAGE ATTACH TO A
HOME.
&&
NLocal storm report, Mar 9, 1:04 PM CST, 2 hours 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
104 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1154 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG RACINE 42.73N 87.78W
03/08/2017 RACINE WI PUBLIC
ROOF BLOWN OFF BUILDING.
&&
NLocal storm report, Mar 9, 1:16 PM CST, 2 hours 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
116 PM CST THU MAR 9 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1151 PM NON-TSTM WND DMG 4 NW FOX LAKE 43.61N 88.96W
03/08/2017 DODGE WI PUBLIC
*** 1 INJ ***
SEMI OVER TURNED CAUSED BY WIND GUST.
&&
NThe office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 8:59 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 6 hr |
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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.