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Small Craft Advisory 116, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 21, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Dec 21, 2021, 2:38 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Dec 21, 2021, 2:38 AM CST (08:38 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 21, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired: Dec 21, 2021, 6:08 PM CST
In force: 6 hr
Issued by: NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

611 
WHUS73 KMKX 210838
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 AM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ643>646-211645-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0116.211221T1800Z-211222T1200Z/
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-
238 AM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early
  this afternoon then shifting to the northwest. 

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

* WHEN...From noon today 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.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

204 
WHUS73 KMKX 211504
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
904 AM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ643>646-212315-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0116.211221T1800Z-211222T1200Z/
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 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early
  this afternoon then shifting to the northwest this evening.

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

* WHEN...From noon today 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.

&&

$$

MRC

411 
WHUS73 KMKX 212018
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
218 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-220430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0037.211222T0300Z-211222T1200Z/
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-
218 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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>646-220430-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
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-
218 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  becoming west early in the evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

MRC

384 
WHUS73 KMKX 220008
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
608 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ643>646-220815-
/O.UPG.KMKX.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.W.0037.211222T0008Z-211222T0900Z/
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-
608 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-220815-
/O.EXB.KMKX.GL.W.0037.211222T0008Z-211222T0900Z/
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-
608 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-220815-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0037.211222T0300Z-211222T1200Z/
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-
608 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 21, 2:18 PM CST	Gale Warning	MKX		16 hr

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Sources

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