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Gale Warning 13, NWS Milwaukee, WI

February 27, 2020

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

The text

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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
6 follow-up statements
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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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.