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Gale Warning 9, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Feb 12, 2020, 2:20 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2020, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 12, 2020, 2:20 AM CST (08:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2020, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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199 WHUS73 KMKX 120820 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 220 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...PERIOD OF GUSTY NORTH WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND THURSDAY... ...GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS... LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-121630- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0008.200213T0300Z-200213T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0300Z-200213T1500Z/ 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 220 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-121630- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0008.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 220 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-121630- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.200212T1800Z-200214T0000Z/ 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- 220 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots this afternoon. Shifting north to northwest later this evening 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 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 noon today to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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677 WHUS73 KMKX 121516 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 916 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-122330- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0300Z-200213T1500Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 916 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves building to 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-122330- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ 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- 916 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves building to 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-122330- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.200212T1800Z-200214T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 916 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots this afternoon. Shifting north to northwest later this evening 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
432 WHUS73 KMKX 122052 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 252 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 LMZ644>646-130500- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.200213T0600Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 252 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-130500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0300Z-200213T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 252 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LMZ643-130500- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 252 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-130500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 252 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves building to 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
568 WHUS73 KMKX 130301 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 901 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-131115- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 901 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...North Half of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-131115- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 901 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves building to 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ644>646-131115- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.200213T0600Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 901 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ643-131115- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 901 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ MRC
796 WHUS73 KMKX 130827 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 227 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-131630- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 227 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, north winds up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...North Half of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until noon CST today. For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-131630- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 227 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves building to 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ644>646-131630- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 227 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ643-131630- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.200213T0900Z-200214T0600Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 227 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
680 WHUS73 KMKX 131507 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 907 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-131800- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 907 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...North Half of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-131800- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 907 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds to 35 kt and waves 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ644>646-132315- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 907 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ643-132315- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 907 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
592 WHUS73 KMKX 131810 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1210 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-140215- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0009.200215T0600Z-200216T0000Z/ 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- 1210 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest gales around 35 kt possible. Waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-140215- /O.EXP.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0009.200215T0600Z-200216T0000Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 1210 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest gales 35 to 40 kt possible. Waves 10 to 14 feet possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ644>646-140215- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 1210 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with higher gusts and waves 4 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ643-140215- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 1210 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2020 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with higher gusts and waves 3 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Sheboygan to Port Washington WI. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST today. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Feb 11, 11:54 PM CST, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 11:54 PM CST, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1154 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020
.UPDATE...
No change to the forecast for tonight.
&&
.AVIATION(06Z TAFS)...
We can expect clear skies for most of the night. There should be
enough wind just above the surface to prevent fog from developing,
despite temperatures cooling into the teens, close to the
dewpoints. Winds just off the surface are around 30 kt, so we are
close to LLWS concerns, especially from Madison and west, but not
enough to include in the TAFs.
Winds will remain brisk just off the surface for Wednesday
evening while surface winds diminish for a period of time, so
there will be marginal low level wind shear conditions in a
uniform direction, again not enough to mention in the TAF.
Look for snow to spread into southern WI along an arctic front
from the northwest later Wednesday evening. In addition, light
snow stemming from low pressure near southern Indiana should
spread into southeast WI during this time as well. MVFR
ceilings/visibility will drop to IFR overnight Wed nt then improve
through Thu morning, although blowing snow will become a concern.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 907 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020)
UPDATE...
Skies are clear and winds are light, although steadier southwest
winds just above the surface are helping to keep temperatures from
falling too quickly and from fog developing. It is still possible
for temperatures to drop into the mid teens tonight, but there is
some uncertainty and min temps might end up a couple degrees
warmer.
MARINE...
For the Open Lake, a Gale Watch remains in effect for Wednesday
night through Thursday morning for anticipated northerly gales in
the wake of an arctic front. Ahead of the front, southerly winds
will approach gales on Wednesday, but are expected to remain just
below criteria. Winds will abruptly turn to the north in the wake
of the cold front and rapidly increase to gusts up to 35 kts.
Heavy freezing spray is possible Thursday morning, especially for
the north half.
A round of southerly gales is possible Friday night into Saturday.
PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 550 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020)
UPDATE...
No change to the forecast for tonight.
AVIATION(00Z TAFS)...
The MVFR ceilings are clearing out of east central WI early this
evening. We can expect clear skies for tonight. There should be
enough wind just above the surface to prevent fog from developing,
despite temperatures cooling into the upper teens, close to the
dewpoints.
Winds will remain brisk just off the surface Wednesday evening
while surface winds diminish for a period of time, so there will
be marginal low level wind shear conditions in a uniform direction,
not enough to mention in the TAF.
Look for snow to spread into southern WI along an arctic front
from the northwest later Wednesday evening. In addition, light
snow stemming from low pressure near southern Indiana should
spread into southeast WI during this time as well. MVFR ceilings
will drop to IFR overnight Wed nt/Thu morning.
PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 342 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020)
SHORT TERM...
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Forecast Confidence is High.
Low clouds blanketing portions of north and northeast should
continue to become more cellular and dissipate through the early
evening as low level advection becomes neutral. Flurries also
dissipating and pushing east. Mostly clear skies much of the night
and shallow inversion will once again allow temps to fall off
rapidly into the teens most areas. Breezy low level southwest
winds just above the inversion should prevent temperatures from
falling significantly overnight. May be some shallow freezing fog
in low areas late tonight, but not expected to be widespread
enough to include in new forecast.
Clouds will increase on Wednesday ahead of approaching pair of
weather systems. Strong arctic front will move into far northwest
CWA by 00Z Thursday, while surface low pressure strengthens to the
south. Light snow from the southern system may spread into the far
south by 00Z.
LONG TERM...
WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Forecast Confidence is
moderate...
A low pressure system will slide off to the southeast of Wisconsin
during Wednesday night. At the same time, an arctic cold front in
association with low pressure system over NE Canada will approach
from the northwest. This will cause two areas of approaching snow
Wednesday evening. As the night goes on, these areas will meld,
leading to widespread light snow over the area through Thursday
morning with light snow showers lingering until the early
afternoon hours. The area will generally be in line for 1-4 inches
with the upper end of snow totals occurring over the SE portion
of the CWA. One concern with this period of snow will be the gusty
winds that will occur as the arctic front passes early Thursday
morning. This will likely lead to areas of blowing snow.
A large high pressure system will build in behind the arctic
front Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures will be quite cold
overnight, with wind chill values approaching -20 degrees in
spots.
SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...Forecast confidence is
moderate...
A rather unsettled period of weather appears possible through
Tuesday. A series of upper level waves will kick off potential for
light snow Saturday into Sunday and kick off a larger system
Monday night into Tuesday that looks to feature mainly rain and
some impressive warm air advection for the area. Trends will be
monitored for changes as the week progresses.
AVIATION(21Z TAF UPDATE)...
Expect widespread MVFR ceilings across northern and eastern CWA to
continue to become more cellular, thin and dissipate through the
early evening. Scattered flurries over the north are already
diminishing as low level cold air advection and upper wave move
off to the east. Hence mostly VFR conditions are expected to
return across the area tonight and continue through most of
Wednesday. Areas of snow and snow showers will develop rapidly
late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
MARINE...
Moderate pressure gradient will persist tonight into Wednesday as
high pressure passes by to the south of Lake Michigan, and low
pressure passes well to the north of the Great Lakes. Wind gusts
will increase to around 30 kts later tonight and Wednesday ahead
of an approaching arctic cold front. This cold front will sweep
rapidly south across Lake Michigan starting in the late afternoon
Wednesday through Wednesday night. Winds will abruptly turn to the
north in the wake of the cold front and rapidly increase to gusts
up to 35 kts. A Gale Watch is being posted for the Lake Michigan
Open Waters beginning Wednesday evening, lasting through Thursday
morning. Gusts will get to around 30 kts across the near shore
waters Wednesday night, but at this point wl hold off on Gale
Watch for this area.
&&
.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Gale Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning for
LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868.
Gale Watch from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning
for LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878.
&&
Update...Cronce
Tonight/Wednesday and Aviation/Marine...MBK
Wednesday Night through Tuesday...CMillerHazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 3:48 PM CST, 10 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 348 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-122200- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 348 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020 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...Wednesday through Tuesday There is a chance for accumulating snow from late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. This snowfall and the potential for blowing snow, could cause impacts to the Thursday morning commute. Winds chills late Thursday night and early Friday may approach 20 below zero in some locations. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed, but snowfall measurement reports are appreciated. LMZ643>646-122200- 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- 348 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday Gusty northwesterly winds are expected Thursday. Freezing spray will also be possible as much colder air builds into the area. Gusty southerly winds are then expected on Saturday. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-122200- 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- 348 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday Southwest winds may approach gale force across the northern portions of the lake on Wednesday. A strong cold front will then pass through the lake Wednesday night, bringing gusty northerly winds, which will persist through Thursday. A Gale Watch is in effect. Freezing spray will also be possible Thursday and Friday as a very cold airmass moves through the region. www.weather.gov/mkx
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2:20 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 40 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:52 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 27 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:52 PM CST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | MKX | 33 hr |
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