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Gale Warning 10, NWS Milwaukee, WI

February 14, 2020

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2020, 2:26 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2020, 10:00 PM CST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2020, 2:26 AM CST (08:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2020, 10:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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472 
WHUS73 KMKX 140826
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
226 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-141630-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0009.200215T0600Z-200216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0010.200215T0600Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
226 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
677 
WHUS73 KMKX 141528
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
928 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-150000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.200215T0600Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
928 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
848 
WHUS73 KMKX 141712
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1112 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-150215-
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0010.200215T0400Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
1112 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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>646-150215-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.200215T0300Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
1112 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Port Washington to 
  North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and 
  Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts are possible
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
369 
WHUS73 KMKX 150006
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
606 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GUSTY STRONG SOUTH WINDS DEVELOPING THIS EVENING...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-150815-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.200215T0400Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
606 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to Southwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and waves building to 8 to 13 feet
  tonight. 

* WHERE...Open Waters of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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>646-150815-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.200215T0300Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
606 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt tonight, with waves building to 3 to 6 feet. Highest waves
  well offshore. 

* WHERE...Near shore waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts are possible 
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
MBK
219 
WHUS73 KMKX 150250
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GUSTY STRONG SOUTH WINDS DEVELOPING TONIGHT...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-151100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.200215T0400Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds will continue to increase to 25 to 35 kt 
  with gusts up to 45 kt and waves building to 12 to 16 feet 
  across the northern open waters, and 10 to 14 feet across the 
  southern open waters.

* WHERE...Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for freezing spray will also
  continue tonight and Saturday. 

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>646-151100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.200215T0300Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt tonight, with waves building to 3 to 8 feet. Highest waves 
  well offshore.

* WHERE...Near shore waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts are possible 
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Kavinsky
451 
WHUS73 KMKX 151008
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
408 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GUSTY SOUTH WINDS CONTINUE TODAY...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-151815-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
408 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for freezing spray will also
  continue today.

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>646-151815-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
408 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore waters from Sheboygan WI to Winthrop Harbor 
  IL.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts are possible this 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Wagner
120 
WHUS73 KMKX 151540
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
940 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GUSTY SOUTH WINDS CONTINUE TODAY...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-160000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
940 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for freezing spray will also
  continue today.

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>646-160000-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
940 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...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 3 to 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts are possible this
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
460 
WHUS73 KMKX 152047
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
247 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-160000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
247 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...All open waters of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 6 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>646-160300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
247 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
  of 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 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.

&&

$$
248 
WHUS73 KMKX 152344
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
544 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DIMINISH...

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-160045-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200216T0000Z/
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-
544 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Gusty west to southwest winds are expected to remain mostly
below 35 knots tonight. Hence the Gale Warning is being allowed to
expire at 6 pm CST. Wave heights will slowly diminish as well. 

$$

LMZ643>646-160300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-200216T0300Z/
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-
544 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with occasional
  gusts to 25 knots this evening. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Near shore waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. 

* 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.

&&

$$
Kavinsky

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 Feb 13, 11:48 PM CST, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 11:48 PM CST, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1148 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

.UPDATE...

Temperatures have dropped into the single digits below zero
across all but the lakeshore areas. Wind chill values are only a
little colder than the temps since winds are fairly light, but
any puff of wind will bring those values into more critical
levels. Thus, the Wind Chill Advisory is in effect.

&&

.AVIATION(06Z TAFS)...

VFR conditions with clear skies through Friday afternoon.
Southerly winds will begin increasing Friday evening and some high
clouds may start to stream in. Low level wind shear is a concern
for Friday night.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 853 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020)

UPDATE...

No change to the forecast for tonight.

MARINE...

Northerly winds and high waves will gradually weaken tonight.
Southwesterly gales will develop late Friday night and persist
through Saturday as low pressure of 29.2 inches moves from
northern Manitoba to Hudson Bay. A Gale Watch is in effect for all
of Lake Michigan. Much lighter winds will return for Sunday as
polar high pressure moves over Lake Michigan.

For the nearshore waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor, a Heavy
Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until midnight.

PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 606 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020)

UPDATE...

No change to the forecast for tonight. Skies are clear, winds are
diminishing, and temperatures are dropping quickly.

AVIATION(00Z TAFS)...

VFR conditions with clear skies through Friday afternoon.
Southerly winds will begin increasing Friday evening and some high
clouds will start to stream in.

PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 304 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020)

SHORT TERM...

Tonight through Friday night...Forecast Confidence is High.

Nwly sfc winds will become light by early evening, while polar
high pressure over the nrn Great Plains will move to the MS River
Valley by 12Z Fri. Clear skies will prevail tnt-Fri with a good
radiational cooling setup for tnt. Thus 10 below to 15 below zero
temps still look good well inland from Lake MI with possibly 20
below zero in the WI River Valley. Sfc winds will become very
light over south central WI late tnt, with perhaps 5-10 mph of
wind toward east central and far ern WI. After coordinating with
surrounding NWS offices, will go with the Wind Chill Advisory from
8 pm tnt until 10 AM Fri. Overall ranges will be from 15 below to
25 below zero.

Swly winds and warm advection will begin Fri afternoon and
increase Fri nt as the polar high moves east and strong low
pressure tracks across srn Canada. Temps will warm through the
night.

LONG TERM...

Saturday through Sunday...Forecast Confidence is High.

A quick hitting system is expected Saturday as a front swings
through the area. There is some upper level divergence with the
jet at 250mb along with some positive vorticity advection that
will provide support for a light dusting of snow. Dry conditions
then return Saturday night and continue into Sunday. Gusty
southwest winds will help temperatures get into the mid 30s on
Saturday. Lighter winds are expected behind the front Saturday
night into Sunday.

Sunday Night through Thursday...Forecast Confidence is Medium.

Southwest flow at 850mb looks to develop Sunday night with warm
air advection over southern Wisconsin through Monday afternoon.
Additionally there will be added support at 500mb with some
positive vorticity advection Monday evening into Tuesday. With
these lifting mechanisms light snow will be possible Sunday night
into Tuesday morning and may mix or transition to rain Monday
afternoon. There still remains some uncertainty with the exact
timing and track of this system so expect a few more tweaks as we
head into next week. Dry conditions are expected for Wednesday
and Thursday as high pressure builds over the area.

AVIATION(21Z TAFS)...

VFR conditions and mostly clear skies tnt-Fri.

MARINE...

Brisk north winds and high waves will gradually weaken
into tonight. A ridge of high pressure around 30.5 inches will
move across Lake Michigan on Friday. Southwesterly gales will
then become possible late Friday night into Saturday as the high
moves away and low pressure of 29.2 inches moves from northern
Manitoba to Hudson Bay. A Gale Watch is in effect for all of Lake
Michigan. Much lighter winds will return for Sunday as polar high
pressure moves over Lake Michigan.

For the nearshore waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor, a
Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM for lingering
high waves. A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until
midnight.

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Chill Advisory until 10 AM CST Friday for WIZ046-047-051-
     052-056>060-062>072.

LM...Gale Watch from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon for
     LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-
     868-870-872-874-876-878.

     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning until midnight CST tonight for
     LMZ643>646.

&&

Update...Cronce
Tonight/Friday and Aviation/Marine...Gehring
Friday Night through Thursday...RAH
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 14, 12:05 AM CST, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1205 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-150615-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
1205 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Wind chill values will fall to 15 to 25 below zero late tonight
and Friday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

Wind chills around 20 below zero will be possible through mid
morning on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-150615-
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-
1205 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

Gusty southwest winds developing Friday night will persist into
Saturday night. Some freezing spray will also be possible during
this time. A Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed but gales
are also possible.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-150615-
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-
1205 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Brisk north winds and high waves will gradually subside tonight.
Freezing spray will continue.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

Freezing spray will remain a concern into at least Friday morning.

A Gale Watch is in effect for late Friday night and Saturday for
the potential for southwesterly gales for all of Lake Michigan.
Freezing spray will also become a concern during this time.

Collar
www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 14, 11:12 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX34 hr

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Sources

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