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Gale Watch 11, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale watch at May 26, 2021, 2:54 AM CDT. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- May 26, 2021, 2:54 AM CDT (07:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 27, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2021, 3:04 AM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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696 WHUS73 KMKX 260754 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 254 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 LMZ644>646-261600- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-210526T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 254 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ643-260900- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-210526T0900Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 254 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The winds and waves have diminished below Small Craft Criteria early this morning. $$ LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-261600- /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ 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- 254 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
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340 WHUS73 KMKX 261503 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Chicago IL 1003 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 LMZ644-262315- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 1003 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ643-262315- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 1003 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 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. && $$ LMZ080-645-646-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-262315- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.-North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 1003 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL, Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
943 WHUS73 KMKX 261904 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 204 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 LMZ645-646-270315- /O.EXB.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0500Z-210527T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 204 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ644-270315- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 204 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ643-270315- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 204 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 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. && $$ LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-270315- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 204 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
715 WHUS73 KMKX 270153 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 853 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 LMZ644-271200- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 853 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ645-646-271200- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.210527T0500Z-210527T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 853 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ LMZ643-270900- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 853 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-271200- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 853 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
019 WHUS73 KMKX 270804 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 LMZ645-646-271615- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210527T1400Z/ /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0014.210527T1800Z-210529T0000Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LMZ644-271615- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0014.210527T1800Z-210529T0000Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643-271615- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0048.000000T0000Z-210527T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0014.210527T1800Z-210529T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$ LMZ080-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-271615- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0011.210527T2000Z-210528T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0014.210527T1800Z-210529T0000Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ669-870-271615- /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0014.210527T1800Z-210529T0000Z/ Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 304 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...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...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at May 25, 8:45 PM CDT, 6 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 25, 8:45 PM CDT, 6 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
845 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021
.UPDATE...
(Issued 845 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021)
A narrow line of convection is finally starting to fill in to our
west, though it doesn't seem to be in much of a hurry to move
into the area. There is also convective development taking place
along an outflow boundary moving into the northern reaches of the
forecast area (Green Lake, Marquette Counties, Fond du Lac
Counties). It's not clear just how far south that outflow will
make it before fizzling out, however.
Overall expectations haven't changed too much for the overnight
hours, with a broken line of thunderstorms moving into the area
late this evening from the west, and pushing east and southeast
through the region after midnight. A brief strong storm or two
will be possible, though widespread severe weather is not
expected. Rain should clear the area by or shortly after sunrise
on Wednesday, with cooler and drier air filtering in from the
north.
Boxell
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(Issued 246 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021)
Rest of this Afternoon through Wednesday night:
Not seeing much shower development this afternoon other than a few
showers in northern IL. If they persist they could clip portions of
southeast WI. Otherwise, not expecting too much for the rest of the
afternoon, but could still see some spotty diurnally driven showers
and maybe storm or two this afternoon/early evening.
Overall, not too impressed with the set up for any stronger
thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the evening. Although
instability continues to increase across the area to around 1000-
1500 J/kg, especially given the broken ceilings east of Madison,
there continues to be a lack of forcing to trigger convective
initiation ahead of the main cold front. Additionally the
suitable deep layer effective shear remains north and model
soundings are hinting a bit of a warm nose might be limiting
things. That being said, still can not rule a stray stronger storm
or two, especially where there are pockets of 30-35 kt of
effective shear around the WI River Valley late afternoon/early
evening. Additionally with steep low-level lapse rates creeping
toward 7.5 C/km east of I-90, any heavier shower or storm that
happens to develop could produce some gusty winds later this
afternoon as well. However, things are not coming together as well
as they could over southern WI and the better chances remain
north of our area where the upper-level dynamics better align with
the higher shear axis, cold front, and mid-level trough.
Even the latest CAMs are not too enthusiastic about convection,
let alone precip across southern WI until the cold front pushes
through late evening/overnight and by that time our chances for
stronger thunderstorms will have begun to dwindle given the loss
of day heating/instability. Expect the cold front to push through
late evening/overnight and bring some scattered showers mainly
between 8 pm and midnight.
Otherwise, Wednesday is looking drier and cooler as high pressure
builds in behind the front. Winds will be more west to northwesterly
and high temps are expected to only top off in the 70s. Even colder
conditions are expected Wednesday night as more northerly winds
develop and overnight lows are looking to fall into 40s.
Wagner
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Issued 246 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021)
Thursday through Friday:
This is shaping up to be a rather raw period, especially Thursday
night into Friday. This isn't so atypical for spring in Wisconsin at
the end of May. Have seen many of these kind of cold rain scenarios
occur around now. So we will see rain chances increase as the day
wears on. An initial mid level wave will kick out ahead of the main
trough. Models are in agreement in cyclogenesis to our south with a
fairly potent low tracking to our south this period. This will place
us in that cool, rainy northern side location. A chilly wind off
those colder lake waters will add a little extra bite as well. The
steadiest rains look to be Thursday afternoon into Friday morning
with lighter and less widespread rain lingering a bit longer. The
low will wrap some rather cool 850/925 temps into the area with
Bufkit soundings showing the rather precarious scenario with some
rather cold air not too far off the deck. Nevertheless it appears
temps remain warm enough to keep this a rain event. Some hints of a
little sleet in the NAM sounding as the system winds down later
Friday.
Saturday through Memorial Day:
High pressure is still looking to give us a nice weekend. Temps will
rebound with more sunshine and easing of the low level thermal trough.
The high appears likely to dominate into Monday as well. So all in
all much better conditions will replace the departed chilly system.
Tuesday:
We should see another system begin to move in this period with
increasing chances of showers or storms. If the GEM and ECMWF
solutions pan out then we will see the dry weather last a bit longer
but for now will leave the init alone and carry some pops.
&&
.AVIATION...
(Issued 845 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021)
Thunderstorms are still expected to move into the area late this
evening into the overnight hours, though exact coverage is
somewhat in question. Gusty winds and MVFR to brief IFR conditions
are expected in and around any storms. VFR should prevail outside
of any precipitation. Winds will remain gusty from the southwest
into late evening, before gradually weakening and veering to the
west overnight. Winds will turn northwesterly on Wednesday,
becoming gusty at times during the day. VFR is expected through
the day on Wednesday.
Boxell
&&
.MARINE...
(Issued 246 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021)
Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 9pm tonight for
gusty southwester winds near shore winds. Then a cold front will
push across the Lake overnight causing a west-northwesterly wind
shift into Wednesday. High pressure will build in behind the front
across Ontario and the Upper Midwest Wednesday and Wednesday
night. Then winds are looking to shift more north and then
northeasterly winds to the lake as a result of a possible backdoor
cold front. Then another low pressure system will track from
central IA to northern IN on Thursday, which will help to keep a
northeasterly component to the wind through the mid to late
portion of the week. Thursday night may then feature some gale
force wind gusts across the southeast parts of the lake, including
the nearshore.
Wagner
&&
.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until 4 AM
Wednesday.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 814 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-270115- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 814 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Scattered thunderstorms will remain possible into tonight as a cold front approaches the region. While an isolated strong storm is possible, widespread severe weather is not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed Tuesday afternoon and evening. LMZ643>646-270115- 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- 814 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois. .DAY ONE...Tonight There will be a chance for thunderstorms late tonight. Gusty southwest winds will continue until late tonight. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday A period of gale force winds is possible Thursday night with continuing concerns for Small Craft conditions through Friday with breezy northeast winds and higher waves. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-270115- Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- 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 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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 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- 814 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight Thunderstorms are likely over the northern half of the lake this evening into tonight, with a chance for storms across the southern half of the lake very late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday A period of east to northeast gales is possible Thursday night across the southern half of the lake. www.weather.gov/mkx
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 10:03 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 17 hr |
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