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Gale Warning 53, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2019, 2:27 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2019, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 11, 2019, 2:27 PM CST (20:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 12, 2019, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 12, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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281 WHUS73 KMKX 112027 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 227 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...SOUTHERLY GALES DEVELOPING THURSDAY MORNING... LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876- 878-120430- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0031.191212T1500Z-191213T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0053.191212T1500Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 227 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...All but far northern portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ364-563-120430- /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0053.191212T1500Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 227 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...All but far northern portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-120430- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.191212T1300Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 227 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
7 follow-up statements
206 WHUS73 KMKX 120256 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 856 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...SOUTHERLY GALES DEVELOPING THURSDAY MORNING... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-121100- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.191212T1500Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 856 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...All but far northern portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-121100- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.191212T1300Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 856 PM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
109 WHUS73 KMKX 120904 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 304 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...South Gales Expected Later This Morning Into Early This Evening... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-121715- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.191212T1500Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 304 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds to 30 knots becoming gales to 40 knots later this morning into early this evening. Waves 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet this morning, building to 8 to 12 feet occasionally to 16 feet this afternoon and evening. Waves slowly subsiding later tonight. * WHERE...All but far northern portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 AM CST this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-121715- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.191212T1300Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 304 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots today into this evening. Waves building to 4 to 8 feet this afternoon and early evening, then subsiding later tonight. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
406 WHUS73 KMKX 121441 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 841 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...South Gales Expected Later This Morning Into Early This Evening... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-122245- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.191212T1500Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 841 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-122245- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 841 AM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL, North Point Light to Wind Point WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI and Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
672 WHUS73 KMKX 122041 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 241 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...Southerly Gales Expected Through Mid Evening... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 241 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 241 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL, North Point Light to Wind Point WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI and Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
226 WHUS73 KMKX 122105 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 305 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...Southerly Gales Expected Through Mid Evening... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 305 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 305 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL, North Point Light to Wind Point WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI and Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
694 WHUS73 KMKX 122143 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 343 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...Southerly Gales Expected Through Mid Evening... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 343 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-130300- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 343 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL, North Point Light to Wind Point WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI and Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
763 WHUS73 KMKX 130322 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 922 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GRADUALLY DIMINISHING WINDS TONIGHT... LMZ080-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872- 874-876-878-130430- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 922 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Southwesterly gales are no longer expected. Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots will fall to 10 to 20 knots well after midnight. $$ LMZ643>646-130430- /O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ 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- 922 PM CST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... High waves of 3 to 5 feet may linger into the late evening north of Port Washington. Otherwise, winds and waves will gradually decrease through the night. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Dec 11, 11:25 AM CST, 3 hours 2 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 11, 11:25 AM CST, 3 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1125 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019
.UPDATE...
No major changes for today. Clear skies will continue this
afternoon, as high pressure pushes into the area.
&&
.AVIATION(18Z TAFS)...
Breezy west winds will continue this afternoon, along with clear
to mostly clear skies. Winds settle down this evening, and will
likely become light and variable for a time. South to southeast
flow will develop late tonight, as low pressure develops and
pushes toward central Wisconsin.
On Thursday, expect to see an area of mainly light snow begin to
affect the region during the late morning hours. Madison has the
best chance of seeing this activity, but for the most part, the
more impactful snow will remain north of the terminals. Snow is
then expected to transition to light drizzle and/or freezing
drizzle tomorrow afternoon and evening, which will likely impact
most of the area.
&&
.MARINE...
Breezy west winds will persist early this afternoon, with winds
slowly weakening into this evening as high pressure pushes through
the region. Winds will then become southerly early Thursday
morning, with southerly gales looking increasingly likely for the
southern 2/3 to 3/4 of Lake Michigan from mid morning through
Thursday evening. A Gale Watch is currently in effect, but will
likely be upgraded to a Gale Warning later this afternoon. For the
nearshore waters, it appears that winds will remain just under
gale force, but a Small Craft Advisory will certainly be needed.
&&
PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 355 AM CST WED DEC 11 2019)
SHORT TERM...
TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY - Forecast Confidence...High.
A weak surface low currently located over IA will progress eastward
through the morning and skirt south of our area. This has brought
increased cloud cover and could bring some isolated flurries across
our southern counties later this morning, but confidence on seeing
any flurries in our CWA is low. Otherwise, can expect mostly dry and
frigid conditions across the area today as the surface high builds
into the upper Midwest. Subsidence associated with the surface high
should help clear out the morning clouds by the afternoon.
Temperatures today will top off in mid teens to around 20 degrees,
while tonight will yield lows in the upper single digits to mid
teens.
Warmer temperatures return Thursday as southerly flow develops
across the region. Highs will range from the low 30s up north to low
40s near the WI/IL border. In addition to the warmer temperatures,
expect another mid-level shortwave trough and a weak surface low to
work its way into the upper Midwest Thursday morning. Lift from the
associated 500mb DCVA combined with 850mb WAA and 700mb
frontogenesis should be enough to support precipitation across
central and northern WI Thursday morning/afternoon. Models still
vary a bit on the track of the surface feature, but the latest runs
generally have it moving over southern WI. Although the favorable
upper-level dynamics to support accumulating snows remain north of
our CWA, the northern half of the CWA may still see some snow with
minimal accumulations generally less than an inch, while areas to
the south will likely see little precipitaion of mostly rain with a
few flakes mixed in. As this system pushes northeastward, dryer air
is progged to filter in aloft and freezing drizzle will be possible
at times Thursday afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY - Forecast Confidence...Medium.
May be some patchy drizzle or flurries lingering across the area
Thursday night due to weakening low level trof remaining over the
area. The better synoptic forcing and deeper moisture will be
moving off to the north and east so only very light precipitation
would be expected in the evening. A little freezing drizzle is
possible as temps will likely be in the low 30s. Small chance some
drizzle may linger into Friday morning as the low pressure
trof/convergence will remain over the area. Initially dry
conditions in the mid-level will moisten during the day ahead of
upstream weak low pressure trof moving through the northern Plains.
Increasing moisture advection may bring a mix of light rain and snow
to the area Friday afternoon ahead of this approaching trof.
LONG TERM...
FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY - Forecast Confidence...Medium.
A sharpening short wave trof will move from the southern Plains into
the eastern CONUS over the weekend. A weaker mid-level short wave
digging into the backside of this amplifying long wave trof may
bring some light precipitation to the area Friday night and Saturday
but the stronger dynamics will remain well to the south and east of
the area. Moisture deepens as precipitable water increases to
around one half inch later Friday which is approaching 150% of
normal for 00Z.14. A number of GFS ensemble members show a weak low
pressure trof moving through the area Friday night and Saturday with
a lower deviation in the model solutions for this area. For now, wl
have mid-level chance pops with the potential for light snow
accumulations.
High pressure and colder air re-asserts itself over the area
Saturday night and Sunday with temps slipping into the single digits
and teens. Farther south, low pressure is expected to form in the
southern Plains along a strengthening baroclinic zone extending into
the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. The ECMWF and GEM-NH take this
strengthening low pressure system into the northeast CONUS later
Monday night and Tuesday. The 00Z.11 GFS deterministic run shows a
farther west track and a resultant winter weather event for southern
WI. However this GFS solution is on the northwest periphery of the
earlier GFS ensembles and the ECMWF ensemble are also showing
considerable variability with the track of this system Monday night.
Looking at the last several deterministic runs of the ECMWF, there
has been a slight trend westward. With uncertainty regarding the
phasing of a southern Canada short wave, and this second wave in the
central Plains, there remains a chance this system could take a more
westerly track and have more of an affect on southern WI early next
week.
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.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Gale Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon for
LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-
876-878.
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Update...Boxell
Today/Tonight and Aviation/Marine...Boxell
Thursday THROUGH Tuesday...99Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 11, 8:46 AM CST, 5 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 846 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-121500- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 846 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible on Thursday across a portion of south central into east central Wisconsin, from around Reedsburg and the Dells east to Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. The snow may change to drizzle or freezing drizzle before ending Thursday evening. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed, however your snowfall reports are appreciated. LMZ643>646-121500- 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- 846 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Westerly wind gusts will approach Small Craft Advisory levels today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Breezy south winds and high waves will develop on Thursday. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed. Northwest wind gusts will approach Small Craft Advisory criteria Saturday afternoon and night. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-121500- Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM 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 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 846 AM CST Wed Dec 11 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Gusty west winds and cold air over Lake Michigan is resulting in freezing spray conditions today into this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Approaching low pressure will result in a period of strong southerly wind gusts over the open waters of Lake Michigan on Thursday. There is a growing potential for gale force gusts over the southern two thirds of Lake Michigan. A Gale Watch has been issued from mid-morning Thursday through Thursday afternoon. www.weather.gov/mkx
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2:44 AM CST | Gale Watch | MKX | 12 hr | |
| Dec 11, 2:27 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 31 hr |
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