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Gale Warning 2, NWS Milwaukee, WI

January 24, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Jan 24, 2021, 8:43 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 24, 2021, 8:43 PM CST (02:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 26, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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283 
WHUS73 KMKX 250243
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
843 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-251245-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0002.210126T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0002.210126T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
843 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-251245-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
843 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected. Some gale force gusts will be possible
  Monday evening. 

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-251245-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
843 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
097 
WHUS73 KMKX 250922
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
322 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-251730-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0002.210126T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
322 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales up to 35 knots expected. Waves 6 to 9
  feet, building to 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-251730-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
322 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 30 knots are expected. Some gale
  force gusts will be possible tonight. Waves 4 to 8 feet,
  building to 7 to 10 feet tonight into Tuesday night. Elevated 
  waves may linger into Wednesday.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From noon CST today to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-251730-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
322 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 30 knots are expected. Waves 4 to 6
  feet, building to 7 to 10 feet tonight into Tuesday evening.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From noon CST today to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
Wood
132 
WHUS73 KMKX 251503
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
903 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-252315-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0002.210126T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
903 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales up to 35 knots expected. Waves 6 to 9 
  feet, building to 8 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-252315-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
903 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 30 knots are expected. Some gale 
  force gusts will be possible tonight. Waves 4 to 8 feet, 
  building to 7 to 10 feet tonight into Tuesday night. Elevated 
  waves may linger into Wednesday.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From noon CST today to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-252315-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.210125T1800Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
903 AM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 30 knots are expected. Waves 4 to 
  6 feet, building to 7 to 10 feet tonight into Tuesday evening.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From noon CST today to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
644 
WHUS73 KMKX 251953
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
153 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-260600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0002.210126T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
153 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-260600-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210127T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
153 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 6 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-260600-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
153 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
072 
WHUS73 KMKX 260328
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
928 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-260900-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
928 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-261130-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210127T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
928 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-261130-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
928 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
438 
WHUS73 KMKX 260917
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
317 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-261030-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210126T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
317 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Northeast gales have subsided, so the Gale Warning has been
allowed to expire.

$$

LMZ645-646-261730-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210128T0600Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
317 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds up to 30 knots today, becoming north 15
  to 25 knots tonight into Wednesday night. Waves 6 to 10 feet
  today and tonight, subsiding to 3 to 5 feet Wednesday evening.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-261730-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210127T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
317 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 knots today, becoming north 15 to
  25 knots tonight. Waves 6 to 10 feet today and this evening,
  subsiding to 3 to 5 feet later tonight.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
Wood

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 8:43 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX65 hr
Jan 25, 3:17 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Iowa and 11 more35 hr
Jan 25, 2:12 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine26 hr

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