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Gale Warning 17, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 7, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Sep 7, 2021, 2:21 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 7, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 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
Sep 7, 2021, 2:21 AM CDT (07:21 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2021, 2:54 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

872 
WHUS73 KMKX 070721
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
221 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-071530-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0017.210907T1200Z-210907T1800Z/
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-
221 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gale gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-071530-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0017.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
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-
221 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gale gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* 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>646-071530-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0069.210907T1200Z-210908T1800Z/
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-
221 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  shifting west northwest 15 to 25 knots this afternoon through
  Wednesday morning. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
906 
WHUS73 KMKX 071436
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
936 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-071800-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210907T1800Z/
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-
936 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gale gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-072245-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210907T2300Z/
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-
936 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gale gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* 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>646-072245-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-210908T1800Z/
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-
936 AM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  shifting west northwest 15 to 25 knots this afternoon through 
  Wednesday morning. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MRC
021 
WHUS73 KMKX 071810 AAA
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
110 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-071915-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210907T1800Z/
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-
110 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will shift to the west this afternoon as a cold front moves
through. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. A few gale force gusts 
to 35 kt are possible tonight in the wake of the cold front. 

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-072300-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210907T2300Z/
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-
110 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* 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>646-072300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-210908T1800Z/
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-
110 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MRC
523 
WHUS73 KMKX 071954
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
254 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-072100-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210907T2300Z/
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-
254 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

A few southerly gale force gusts are possible through 4 pm for the
far southern tip of Lake Michigan.

$$

LMZ643>646-080400-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-210908T2300Z/
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-
254 PM CDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MRC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 9:06 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX45 hr
Sep 7, 8:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXMarquette49 min
Sep 7, 8:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXGreen Lake, Marquette48 min
Sep 7, 9:34 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXFond du Lac56 min
Sep 7, 10:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXFond du Lac50 min
Sep 7, 10:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXFond du Lac, Sheboygan78 min
Sep 7, 10:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Iowa65 min
Sep 7, 10:57 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX63 min
Sep 7, 11:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson59 min
Sep 7, 11:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXDodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington56 min
Sep 7, 11:11 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXGreen, Rock34 min
Sep 7, 11:22 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX53 min
Sep 7, 11:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXMilwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha48 min
Sep 7, 11:31 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX89 min
Sep 7, 11:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXRock, Walworth48 min
Sep 7, 11:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXJefferson, Milwaukee, Waukesha60 min
Sep 7, 12:18 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX87 min
Sep 7, 12:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXRacine, Walworth40 min
Sep 7, 12:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXKenosha, Racine, Rock, Walworth60 min
Sep 7, 12:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXMilwaukee28 min

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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.