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Gale Warning 55, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 29, 2019

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 29, 2019, 8:55 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 30, 2019, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 29, 2019, 8:55 PM CST (02:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 30, 2019, 10:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 31, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

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732 
WHUS73 KMKX 300255
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...Gales Far North Into Monday Evening... 
...Southwesterly Gales Southern Two Thirds Monday and Monday 
Night... 
...Dense Fog Central Tonight...

LMZ364-563-301100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0055.191230T1200Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less 
  than one mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM 
  Offshore to mid lake and Lake Michigan from Rock Island 
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to midnight CST 
  Monday night. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.


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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-868-870-872-301100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
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 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-
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Dense Fog 
  Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter to 
  one half mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Point Betsie and 
  south to North Point Light to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-301100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet. Winds becoming southwest 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt early Monday afternoon, then diminishing 
  Monday evening. Waves building to 7 to 10 feet Monday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan north of a line from Sturgeon Bay WI to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-301100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan south of a line from North Point Light 
  to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-301100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
855 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to less than one mile.

* WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI and Sheboygan 
  to Port Washington WI.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
532 
WHUS73 KMKX 300909
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...Gales Far North Into This Evening... 
...Southwesterly Gales Southern Two Thirds Today And Tonight...
...Dense Fog North And Central Into This Morning...

LMZ643-644-301715-
/O.CON.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than one mile. For the Gale Warning,
  southwest gales to 40 kt are expected. Waves of 2 to 5 feet are
  expected, highest toward the open waters.

* WHERE...Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse WI.

* WHEN...Dense fog until 6 AM CST this morning. Gale Warning 6 AM
  CST this morning until 6 AM CST Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult. 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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-301715-
/O.EXA.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 feet expected,
  highest toward the open waters.

* WHERE...North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-868-301715-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1600Z-191231T0600Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 12 feet expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog
  will reduce visibility to less than one mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Point Betsie and 
  south to North Point Lighthouse to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 
  midnight CST tonight. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM 
  CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ364-563-301715-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0055.191230T1600Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 40 kt and waves
  7 to 13 feet expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog 
  will reduce visibility to less than one mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM 
  Offshore to mid lake and Lake Michigan from Rock Island 
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 
  midnight CST tonight. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM 
  CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ669-671-870-872-301715-
/O.CON.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
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 Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 40 kt and waves 8 to
  13 feet expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will 
  reduce visibility to one mile or less.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Point Betsie and 
  south to North Point Lighthouse to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST
  Tuesday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility
  will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-301715-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast gales to 40 kt and waves building to 4 to 8
  feet this morning. Winds becoming southwest gales to 35 kt 
  early this afternoon, then diminishing by later this evening. 
  Waves building to 7 to 10 feet this afternoon.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan north of a line from Sturgeon Bay WI to 
  Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-301715-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1200Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
309 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots and waves building to 9 to 
  14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan south of a line from North Point
  Lighthouse to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
Wood
734 
WHUS73 KMKX 301534
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...Gales Far North Into This Evening...
...Southwesterly Gales Southern Two Thirds Today And Tonight... 
...Dense Fog North And Central Into This Morning...

LMZ567-868-310000-
/O.CAN.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1600Z-191231T0600Z/
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM 
  offshore to Mid Lake and Lake Michigan from Pentwater to 
  Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-310000-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.191230T1600Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS
   AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one 
  quarter to one half mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM
  offshore to Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ364-563-310000-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0055.191230T1600Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS
   AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Dense Fog 
  Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter to 
  one half mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay
  WI 5NM offshore to Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM offshore.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-310000-
/O.EXB.KMKX.MF.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-191230T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Dense Fog 
  Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter to 
  one half mile.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island
  Passage 5NM offshore to 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.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.


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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-310000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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 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-
934 AM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
118 
WHUS73 KMKX 302055
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
255 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...Southwesterly Gales Tonight... 

LMZ261-362-310500-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
255 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 kt becoming west gales to 35 kt
  late this evening, then diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. 
  Waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 7 to 10 ft 
  occasionally to 13 ft. 

* WHERE...North Half of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-310500-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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 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-
255 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 kt becoming west gales to 35 kt.
  Snow and rain. Waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding
  to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. 

* WHERE...Southern Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-868-310500-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
255 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Central Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ364-563-310500-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
255 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Central Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MRC
219 
WHUS73 KMKX 310304
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
904 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...Southwesterly Gales Tonight...

LMZ261-362-366-565-567-868-310600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
904 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ364-563-310600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
904 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay 
  WI 5NM offshore to mid lake and Lake Michigan from Charlevoix 
  to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-311100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
904 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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>646-311100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
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-
904 PM CST Mon Dec 30 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 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 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
547 
WHUS73 KMKX 310601
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1201 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2019

...Southwesterly Gales Tonight...

LMZ261-362-366-565-567-868-310715-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
1201 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2019

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Winds across much of the northern half of Lake Michigan have
dropped below gale force. A few gusts to near gale force remain
possible near the middle of the lake through early Tuesday
morning. 

$$

LMZ364-563-310715-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-191231T0600Z/
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-
1201 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2019

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Winds across the far northern portions of Lake Michigan have
dropped below gale force. A brief gust to near gale force is
possible through early Tuesday morning. 

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-311200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
1201 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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>646-311200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-191231T1200Z/
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-
1201 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* 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 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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 29, 5:50 PM CST, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 29, 5:50 PM CST, 3 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
550 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

.UPDATE...

No major changes to the latest forecast package were needed at
this time. Small Craft Advisory will be allowed to expire for the
nearshore waters this evening, while the marine Dense Fog remains
in effect through the evening.

&&

.AVIATION(00Z TAFS)...

Ceilings continue to bounce around for southern WI terminals this
evening, but are expected to lower and hold between MVFR and IFR
levels as the rain pushes in this evening. A narrow band of rain
developing along the cold front in western IL is pushing northward
into WI this evening and may reach MSN earlier than expected, but
will still maintain -RA onset around 03z for most of the region.
In addition to the rain and moisture overnight, light southerly
winds will likely contribute to some patchy fog through the
morning. Conditions are then expected to improve as gusty west-
southwesterly winds develop and rain tapers off through the
morning. However, snow is expected to develop on the backside of
the low from the north to southeast late Monday afternoon through
Monday evening. Snowfall is expected to remain generally light
with snowfall rates around half an inch an hour for a few hours
through the end of the TAF cycle. Gusty westerly winds may cause
reduced visibility due to blowing snow at times Monday evening.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 357 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019)

SHORT TERM...

Tonight through Monday Night...Forecast Confidence is Medium...

Southern Wisconsin is currently in the warm sector dry slot of a
sprawling low pressure system this afternoon. The surface low over
southwest MN will weaken this evening while another surface low
develops early Monday morning and strengthens over lower Michigan
in response to a digging shortwave trough. Gusty southwest winds
will develop with this frontogenesis as the low lifts north on
Monday.

For precip, the next round of rain will arrive this evening with
the leading edge of the digging vort max. The brunt of the precip
will be over southeast WI, with a sharp cutoff somewhere over
south central WI. That area of rain will lift northeast through
Monday morning. The surface trough extending from the new surface
low over Lower Michigan and the decaying surface low over central
MN will sit over central WI Monday morning and eventually swing
southeast through southern WI late Monday afternoon through the
evening. Temperatures should be falling steadily through the
column as the precip swings into the area late Monday afternoon,
so not expecting a wintry mix, basically just snow developing.

Highest snowfall amounts will be toward central WI, and the 10th
to 90th percentile range is 3 to 6 inches near Montello and Fond
du Lac. This is the more favorable area for a Winter Weather
Advisory, as the snow will be arriving during the afternoon
commute and falling steadily within a 6 to 9 hour period. There is
still uncertainty of where that surface trough will line up, as we
can expect higher snowfall amounts along and north of that trough,
which may lie just north of the MKX forecast area.

LONG TERM...

Tuesday through Thursday...Forecast Confidence is High...

The upper-level trough that brought the precip this weekend & Monday
looks to finally lift to the northeast Tuesday. Some low end snow
chances will linger into Tuesday morning as the tail end of a band
of mid-level vorticity exits the area, but most of the day looks to
remain mostly dry. Northwest flow will help keep things a few
degrees colder on Tuesday with highs in the low to mid 30s. The
colder trend will continue overnight as low-level drier air filters
in the region New Year's Eve and clouds gradually diminish as we
countdown to 2020. With skies clearing and some snow cover, lows
look to drop into the upper teens to low 20s.

For the start of the new year, temps are expected to warm back up
into the upper 30s to near 40 degrees as a mid-level ridge builds in
and southerly flow returns to the region. These warmer conditions
will continue into Thursday for southern Wisconsin with highs in the
low to upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s.

Friday through Saturday...Forecast confidence is Low...

As southern Wisconsin enjoys above normal temps for the start of
2020, another upper-level trough is progged to cut west to east
across the Central CONUS through midweek. This system is expected to
gradually lift across the Plains into the Midwest as a strong
(+150kt) 250mb jet digs in from the Pacific Northwest late week.
Another system could affect the upper Midwest late next week, but
the latest models are not in good agreement on timing or track of
the surface low at this time. Based on the latest runs, the GFS/GEFS
is being the most bullish on this system's strength and currently
tracks it further north and west, while the ECMWF/CMC are bit more
tame and keeps the low further south and east of our CWA, which may
limit our precip chances next weekend.

AVIATION(21Z TAFS)...

Winds switching to the southeast this evening with rain spreading
into southeast WI will bring low ceilings, likely IFR, and patchy
fog to the area through the night. Look for conditions to improve
Monday morning as winds shift to the west-southwest. Snow will
expand from north to southeast late Monday afternoon through
Monday evening and taper off northwest to southeast late Monday
night into Tuesday morning. Snowfall rates should be around a half
inch per hour for a few hours. Gusty west winds may cause reduced
visibility due to blowing snow at times in the evening.

MARINE...

The marine dense fog advisory over central Lake Michigan was
extended until 03z/9pm due to a stalled front over the area.

The Gale Warning for the north third of the lake is still in good
condition. We extended it until Monday evening to handle the gusty
southwest winds expected that begin early Monday afternoon.

The Gale Watch was converted to a Gale Warning for the south two
thirds of the lake for expected gusty southwest winds.

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory from noon Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday for
     WIZ046-047-051-052-056.

LM...Gale Warning from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday for LMZ080-366-
     565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening for LMZ366-565-
     567-643-644-669-671-868-870-872.

     Gale Warning until midnight CST Monday night for LMZ261-362-364-
     563.

     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for LMZ643-644.

&&

Update...Cronce
Tonight/Monday and Aviation/Marine...Wagner
Monday Night through Sunday...Wagner
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 29, 4:23 PM CST, 4 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
423 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-302230-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
423 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Colder temperatures will result in rain transitioning to snow for
Monday with the best chances Monday afternoon/evening. Highest
snowfall amounts are expected toward central Wisconsin, where a
Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon Monday until 6 am
Tuesday for Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, and
Sauk counties.

Some area rivers may approach or exceed flood stage by mid week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-302230-
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-
423 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Marine dense fog continues across the nearshore waters tonight
for from North Point Lighthouse to Sheboygan. A Marine Dense Fog
Advisory remains in effect until 9 pm tonight.

Lingering high waves will continue into early evening. A Small
Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 pm this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Winds will then become southwesterly and increase Monday morning,
continuing into Tuesday. A few gale force gusts will be possible
Monday and Monday night.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-302230-
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-
423 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

East to northeast gales are expected across far northern Lake
Michigan through tonight. A Gale Warning is in effect for this
area until midnight on Monday.

Dense fog will be possible at times across the center portion of
the lake tonight. A Marine Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

By Monday morning, winds will start to become southwesterly over
much of the lake, with speeds increasing to gale force. Initially,
gales are most likely Monday morning across the southern portion
of the lake, with gale force winds expanding to the north through
the day. By Monday night, winds will start to gradually diminish
from north to south, with gales remaining possible across the
southern portions of the lake into Tuesday morning. Gale Warnings
are in effect.

www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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