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Gale Warning 39, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 27, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 27, 2021, 2:15 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 PM CST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 2:15 AM CST (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 5:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

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129 
WHUS73 KMKX 270815
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

LMZ567-669-868-870-271615-
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211227T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211228T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft. For the second 
  Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM 
  offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port 
  Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from 
  Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake and Lake 
  Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid 
  Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning.
  For the secnd Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight 
  CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-271615-
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211227T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211228T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. For the second 
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM 
  offshore to Mid Lake and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning.
  For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight
  CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-271615-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211228T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 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 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-271500-
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211227T1500Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, 
  Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to 
  Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North 
  Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-271615-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 2 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-271615-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
215 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
276 
WHUS73 KMKX 271450
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

LMZ366-565-567-669-868-870-272300-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211227T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211228T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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 Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater 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, Lake 
  Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid 
  Lake and Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 
  5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-271600-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-211227T1500Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Southeast winds continue to diminish this morning, westerly winds
move in later this afternoon with gusts around 30 knots expected
tonight.

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-272300-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211228T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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-
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 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 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-272300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-272300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
850 AM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
058 
WHUS73 KMKX 272019
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
219 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-868-870-280430-
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0039.211227T2300Z-211228T0600Z/
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 Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
219 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan 
  from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, 
  and Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore 
  to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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>646-280430-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
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-
219 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
322 
WHUS73 KMKX 280310
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
910 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-868-870-280600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
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 Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
910 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan 
  from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, 
  and Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore 
  to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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>646-280800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-211228T0800Z/
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-
910 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 
  2 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
Dec 27, 2:34 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake and 14 more35 hr

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