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Small Craft Advisory 20, NWS Milwaukee, WI

March 1, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 1, 2021, 1:42 PM CST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 1:42 PM CST (19:42 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 10:00 PM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

059 
WHUS73 KMKX 011942
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
142 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-020345-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0004.210302T1400Z-210303T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0006.210302T1400Z-210303T0200Z/
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-
142 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-020345-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.210302T1400Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
142 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
066 
WHUS73 KMKX 020309
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
909 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-021200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.210302T1400Z-210303T0200Z/
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-
909 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-021200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.210302T1400Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
909 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
382 
WHUS73 KMKX 020838
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ669-870-021645-
/O.EXA.KMKX.GL.W.0006.210302T1400Z-210303T0200Z/
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-
238 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 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 8 AM to 8 PM CST today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-021645-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.210302T1400Z-210303T0200Z/
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-
238 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 8 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST today.

* 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>646-021645-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.210302T1400Z-210303T0400Z/
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 Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* 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 8 AM to 10 PM CST today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
DDV
295 
WHUS73 KMKX 021419
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
819 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-868-870-022230-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0200Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
819 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST today.

* 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>646-022230-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
819 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* 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 8 AM to 10 PM CST today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
775 
WHUS73 KMKX 021931
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
131 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-868-870-030200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0200Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
131 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 8 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST today.

* 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>646-030345-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
131 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* 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 8 AM to 10 PM CST today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS73 KMKX 030255
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
855 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ643>646-030400-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
855 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwesterly winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
527 
WHUS73 KMKX 030355
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
955 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ643>646-030500-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T0400Z/
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-
955 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to weaken this evening and have dropped below
small craft conditions.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:03 AM CSTGale WatchMKX11 hr
Mar 1, 1:42 PM CSTGale WarningMKX30 hr

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