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Gale Watch 2, NWS Milwaukee, WI

January 24, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale watch at Jan 24, 2021, 2:43 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Jan 24, 2021, 2:43 PM CST (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 25, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2021, 8:43 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

503 
WHUS73 KMKX 242043
MWWMKX

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

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-250445-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.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-
243 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
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.

&&

$$

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