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Gale Warning 16, NWS Milwaukee, WI

June 23, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Jun 23, 2021, 2:50 PM CDT. It took effect at Jun 24, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 23, 2021, 2:50 PM CDT (19:50 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 24, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 24, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

039 
WHUS73 KMKX 231950
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-232100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.A.0012.210624T0000Z-210624T1200Z/
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-
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Winds will not reach criteria over the southern half of Lake
Michigan. Gusty winds just below gale are still likely tonight
through Thursday.

$$

LMZ366-565-567-868-232100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.A.0012.210624T0000Z-210624T1500Z/
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 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-
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

A Gale Warning has been issued in it's place for the northern
third of Lake Michigan for early Thursday Morning.

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-240400-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0012.210624T0000Z-210624T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0016.210624T0600Z-210624T1200Z/
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-
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM CDT 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>646-240400-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210624T1200Z/
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-
250 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
686 
WHUS73 KMKX 240230
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
930 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

LMZ261-362-364-563-241030-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0016.210624T0600Z-210624T1200Z/
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-
930 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South gales up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-241030-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210625T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
930 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 6 feet expected, with a south wind 15 to 25 
  knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-241030-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210624T1200Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
930 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 4 feet expected, with a south wind 15 to 25
  knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
Wood
495 
WHUS73 KMKX 240736
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
236 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

LMZ261-362-364-563-241200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210624T1200Z/
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-
236 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gale gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-241545-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210625T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
236 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-241200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210624T1200Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
236 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. A lingering gust or two to 25
  knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 8:25 PM CDTGale WatchMKX18 hr
Jun 22, 8:25 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX47 hr

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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.