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Gale Watch 24, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 13, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale watch at Dec 13, 2021, 2:30 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

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The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 2:30 PM CST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 7:21 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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728 
WHUS73 KMKX 132030
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
230 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

LMZ643>645-140430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
230 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse, and Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse 
  to Wind Point.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ646-140430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
230 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 4 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-140430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
230 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt and waves 10 to 18 ft possible with highest waves expected 
  in the north half of Lake Michigan.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
805 
WHUS73 KMKX 140235
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
835 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

LMZ643>645-141045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
835 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southeast winds 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
  For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up 
  to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Wind Point. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ646-141045-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
835 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-141045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
835 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 10 to 15 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest wind gusts and highest
  waves are expected across the northern Lake Michigan Open
  Waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
Kavinsky
760 
WHUS73 KMKX 140828
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
228 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ646-141800-
/O.EXA.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
228 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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>645-141800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
228 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and waves 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse, and Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse 
  to Wind Point.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-141800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
228 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest wind gusts and highest 
  waves are expected across the northern Lake Michigan Open 
  Waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

Wagner
749 
WHUS73 KMKX 141504
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
904 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ643>646-142315-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
904 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt 
  and waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-142315-
/O.CON.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
904 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest wind gusts and highest 
  waves are expected across the northern Lake Michigan Open 
  Waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
253 
WHUS73 KMKX 142037
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
237 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ643>646-150445-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
237 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southerly winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and waves 5 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Wind Point to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-150445-
/O.CON.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
237 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  waves 11 to 17 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest wind gusts and highest 
  waves are expected across the northern Lake Michigan Open 
  Waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$
246 
WHUS73 KMKX 150121
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
721 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ643>646-150930-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.A.0024.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
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-
721 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt tonight, turning to the south on Tuesday.
  Waves building to 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm Watch, south to
  southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts potentially up to 50 kt 
  and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-150930-
/O.UPG.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
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-
721 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt and waves building to 9 to 14 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest winds are expected from
  10 pm CST late Wednesday evening through 6 am CST early
  Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-150930-
/O.UPG.KMKX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
721 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50
  kt and waves building to 12 to 17 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from
  around midnight until 6 am Thursday morning. 

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The strongest winds are expected from
  midnight to 6 am CST early Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
Kavinsky

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 Dec 13, 10:10 AM CST, 4 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 10:10 AM CST, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1010 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

.UPDATE...
(Issued 1010 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021)

Overall forecast is in good shape for today into tonight. Will
need some minor adjustments for warming rate here this morning.
Highs well into the 40s and even low 50s in our south/southeast
look good with a few passing high clouds aloft.

Gagan

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Issued 358 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021)

Today through Tuesday:

Looking at a quiet and dry stretch today and Tuesday as temps
gradually warm ahead of a midweek storm system.

Breezy conditions early this morning will give way to lighter
winds as the pressure gradient relaxes with the exiting surface
low pushing further east and high pressure building across the
Upper Midwest today. Based on how temps trended warmer yesterday
and overnight, went a few degrees warmer today given 925-850mb
temps ranging between 6C-8C degrees based on model RAP soundings.
Bumped highs in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, but wouldn't
be surprised to maybe even see temps creep a little higher,
especially for areas south of I-94. The exception will be areas
holding onto its snowpack from the weekend in Sauk, Columbia,
Marquette, and Green Lake counties where highs will likely be
closer to the low to mid 40s. Although model soundings and HREF
ensembles prog some higher clouds to move in overnight, the light
winds and drier air mass will likely result in overnight night
temps to fall in the upper 20 to the mid 30s. But if there is more
cloud cover, it could reduced radiational cooling and then temps
would end up a few degrees warmer than forecast.

Otherwise, warmer than normal conditions will continue into
Tuesday as high pressure pushes east and southerly winds become
more prevalent. The influx in moisture with the low-level WAA
will likely result in more cloud cover, but we are still
expecting temps to creep in to upper 40 to low 50s and if there
are few breaks in clouds temps could end up a few degrees warmer.

Wagner

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Issued 358 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021)

Tuesday Night through Sunday:

Models are in good agreement with bringing steady warm
air/moisture advection into the area Tuesday night into
Wednesday. Ensembles continue to show moisture and temperatures
on the highest end of climatology pushing into the region. Area
forecast soundings continue to show a saturated boundary layer
under a fairly stout inversion during this period. The
combination of the anomalous moisture/temperatures and the
saturated boundary layer should result in a period of low clouds
and some drizzle/light rain shower chances. May see some light
fog as well in any areas where snow cover is lingering.

Despite the presence of the low clouds/drizzle/light rain
showers, the strength of the warm air/moisture advection and
increasing south winds Wednesday should still allow for record
highs to occur. Ensembles have been very consistent for many days
now with highs into mainly the middle 60s over most of the area.
Will continue to use NBM values in the lower to middle 60s for
highs Wednesday, which is in the 75th to 90th percentile per
Model Certainty. The spread in the forecast range of highs are
rather small, indicating higher confidence for these values to
occur.

The record high for Wednesday at Milwaukee is 55 in 1891, and at
Madison is 52 in 2011. Not sure if the all-time record high for
December at Milwaukee, which is 68, will be reached. Madison will
still get close, with the all-time record high for December of 65
there.

The warm temperatures will linger into Wednesday evening, before
the strong cold front pushes eastward across the area later
Wednesday night. This may allow for record highs to be reached
just after midnight on Thursday for Milwaukee (58 in 1984) and
Madison (57 in 1959).

The strength of the pressure gradient and mixing of strong winds
just off the surface later Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday
night, both ahead of and behind the cold front, may lead to Wind
Advisory gusts to around 40 knots at times. Forecast soundings
toward the lakeshore have some 50 knot gust potential for short
periods of time. Ensembles have been showing solid 40 to 45 knot
gusts for a few days now, and some members have shown higher
values.

Timing of the cold front during the overnight hours may limit any
surface based or elevated CAPE, as will persistent low clouds and
drizzle/showers. Very strong shear will occur, so not much in the
way of CAPE will be needed to bring some gusty winds and hail. SPC
is pessimistic about CAPE Wednesday night, and just has general
thunder in the area for its Day 3 outlook. For now, kept small
thunder chances in forecast for Wednesday night.

Gusty west winds should linger into Thursday, though not as strong
as Wednesday night. Dry slot will scour out any lingering clouds,
with the strong cold air advection bringing falling temperatures.
The cold air advection lingers into Thursday night. This will
bring more seasonal temperatures back to the area, and should
linger into the weekend.

Some uncertainty with precipitation chances Friday into Friday
night, with deterministic models showing a lot of variability with
the low pressure system moving through the region. Kept NBM PoPs
for now.

Wood

&&

.AVIATION...
(Issued 1010 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021)

VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours and beyond. Low
pressure will shift into Ontario today, with high pressure
entering from the northwest. Southwest winds will gradually shift
to the northwest, with gusts between 15 to 20kt from time to time
through the mid afternoon hours. These wind gusts should wane
through the afternoon, with light/variable winds overnight into
Tuesday morning. Winds will become reestablished from the
southeast on Tuesday. Aside from passing high clouds, no
restrictions are expected.

Gagan

&&

.MARINE...
(Issued 358 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021)

Gusty west to southwesterly winds will continue to diminish
through the day as the pressure gradient relaxes as a weak low
pressure moves across southern Canada this morning and then
quickly followed by high pressure building across the Upper
Midwest through the evening. As the surface high pushes east
across across the Lake Superior Region overnight, winds will vary
by turning more northerly tonight and then southeasterly into
Tuesday. Then a strong low pressure is progged to develop and move
across the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes Wednesday night.
This midweek system continues to bring a high potential for gale
conditions with a period of storm force winds not out of the
question, especially across the northern half of Lake Michigan. At
the very least, gale headlines are more than likely going to be
needed during this time.

Wagner

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...None.
&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 13, 3:42 AM CST, 10 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
342 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-140945-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
342 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

There is a slight chance for thunderstorms Wednesday night along
with a potential for advisory level winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-140945-
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-
342 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small craft conditions continue early this morning, but will
diminish by late morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Small craft conditions are likely Wednesday through Thursday with
the potential for gales Wednesday night.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-140945-
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-
342 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Gale force gusts are likely later Wednesday into Thursday
morning. Storm force gusts are not out of the question,
especially across the north half.

www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 2:30 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX55 hr
Dec 13, 2:30 PM CSTStorm WatchMKX29 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.