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Gale Warning 13, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Feb 27, 2020, 2:38 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2020, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 27, 2020, 2:38 AM CST (08:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 27, 2020, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2020, 3:00 PM CST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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280 WHUS73 KMKX 270838 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 238 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BRISK WINDS CONTINUE TODAY INTO FRIDAY... LMZ261-362-364-563-271645- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0012.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0013.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ 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 Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 238 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...The northern third of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM CST Friday. * 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. && $$ LMZ643>646-271645- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200228T0900Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 238 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor IL to Sheboygan WI. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DDV
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152 WHUS73 KMKX 271542 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 942 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 LMZ643>646-271645- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-200228T0900Z/ 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- 942 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Northwest winds will gust up to 20 knots at times. Waves of 1 to 3 feet. $$ LMZ261-362-364-563-272345- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 942 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...The northern third of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
123 WHUS73 KMKX 272100 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 300 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 LMZ261-362-364-563-280500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ 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 Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 300 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...The northern third of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM CST Friday. * 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. && $$
374 WHUS73 KMKX 280229 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 829 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 LMZ261-362-364-563-281030- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 829 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
136 WHUS73 KMKX 280916 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 316 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 ...BRISK NORTHWEST WINDS CONTINUE TODAY... LMZ261-362-364-563-281730- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ 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 Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 316 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern third of the open waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ DDV
688 WHUS73 KMKX 281505 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 905 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 LMZ261-362-364-563-282100- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 905 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Northern third of the open waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
944 WHUS73 KMKX 282051 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 251 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 LMZ261-362-364-563-282200- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ 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 Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- 251 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2020 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... Gales are no longer expected but brisk northwest winds and gusts to 30 knots are still expected through the afternoon and evening. $$
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.