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Gale Watch 13, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 6, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale watch at Sep 6, 2021, 2:34 AM CDT. It took effect at Sep 7, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Sep 6, 2021, 2:34 AM CDT (07:34 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2021, 2:21 AM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

580 
WHUS73 KMKX 060734
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
234 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-061545-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
234 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft possible in the open waters.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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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221 
WHUS73 KMKX 061414
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
914 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-062215-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
914 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible in the open waters.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
347 
WHUS73 KMKX 061838
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
138 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-070245-
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-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-
138 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING INTO TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-070245-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
138 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft possible in the open waters.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
674 
WHUS73 KMKX 070206
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
906 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

LMZ643>646-071015-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0069.210907T1200Z-210907T2300Z/
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-
906 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 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 7 AM to 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-071015-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-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-
906 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH
EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible
  and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through early Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-071015-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0013.210907T1200Z-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-
906 PM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  possible and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

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