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Gale Warning 12, NWS Milwaukee, WI

April 18, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Apr 18, 2021, 2:08 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 19, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Apr 18, 2021, 2:08 PM CDT (19:08 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 20, 2021, 2:29 AM CDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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357 
WHUS73 KMKX 181908
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
208 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021

LMZ261-362-190315-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0012.210419T1800Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
208 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
519 
WHUS73 KMKX 190130
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
830 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021

LMZ261-362-191100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0012.210419T1800Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
830 PM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS73 KMKX 190754
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
254 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

LMZ261-362-191600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0012.210419T1800Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
254 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 10 to 20 knots will turn to the
  northwest this morning and increase to 15 to 25 kt. Occasional
  gusts up to 35 knots are expected this afternoon into tonight.
  Waves will build to 2 to 6 feet. 

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

MBK
179 
WHUS73 KMKX 191350
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

LMZ261-362-192200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0012.210419T1800Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
850 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. Occasional gusts up
  to 35 knots are expected this afternoon into tonight. Waves 
  will build to 2 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
056 
WHUS73 KMKX 191850
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
150 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

LMZ261-362-200300-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
150 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. A few gusts up to 
  35 knots are expected into tonight. Waves 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
146 
WHUS73 KMKX 200139
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
839 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

LMZ261-362-200945-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
839 PM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS73 KMKX 200729
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
229 AM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021

LMZ261-362-200830-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210420T1000Z/
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-
229 AM CDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The northwesterly winds have diminished this early this morning. A
few gusts up to 30 knots will be possible, but overall winds will
continue to diminish. 

$$

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Sources

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