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Gale Warning 20, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 24, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Sep 24, 2021, 3:26 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 24, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2021, 3:26 AM CDT (08:26 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 24, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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167 
WHUS73 KMKX 240826
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
326 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

LMZ643>646-241630-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210924T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.210924T1800Z-210925T1200Z/
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-
326 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  becoming west-northwest 15 to 25 kt late this evening. Waves 2 
  to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-241630-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0015.210924T2200Z-210925T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0020.210924T2200Z-210925T0600Z/
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-
326 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MRC
4 follow-up statements
881 
WHUS73 KMKX 241456
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
956 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-250000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0020.210924T2200Z-210925T0600Z/
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-
956 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

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

* 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>646-250000-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.210924T1800Z-210926T0000Z/
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-
956 AM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
462 
WHUS73 KMKX 241923
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
223 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-250600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0020.210924T2200Z-210925T0600Z/
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-
223 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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>646-250600-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-210926T0000Z/
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-
223 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and waves 2 to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
724 
WHUS73 KMKX 250147
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
847 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-250600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210925T0600Z/
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-
847 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts between 35 kt and
  40 kt. Waves 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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>646-251000-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-210926T0000Z/
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-
847 PM CDT Fri Sep 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2
  to 4 ft. A few gale force gusts are possible this evening. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
637 
WHUS73 KMKX 250616 AAA
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
116 AM CDT Sat Sep 25 2021

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-250730-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210925T0600Z/
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-
116 AM CDT Sat Sep 25 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts up to 30 kt or less are expected for the rest of the
night. 

$$

LMZ643>646-251430-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-210926T0000Z/
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-
116 AM CDT Sat Sep 25 2021

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

* WHAT...West-northwest wind 10 to 20 kt overnight increasing to
  15 to 25 kt by mid morning. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

MRC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 23, 8:31 PM CDTGale WatchMKX7 hr
Sep 24, 3:26 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX40 hr

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Sources

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