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Small Craft Advisory 92, NWS Milwaukee, WI

November 11, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Nov 11, 2021, 6:01 PM CST. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 11, 2021, 6:01 PM CST (00:01 UTC)
Expired
Nov 13, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

037 
WHUS73 KMKX 120001
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
601 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ643-120815-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.211112T0001Z-211112T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
601 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* 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 Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-120815-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.211112T0001Z-211112T2100Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
601 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Friday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-120115-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 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-
601 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt are expected the remainder of the
night. 

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-120115-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/
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 Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
601 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt this evening falling to 15 to 25 knots
after midnight. 

$$
7 follow-up statements
009 
WHUS73 KMKX 120250
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ643-121100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211112T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
850 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* 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 Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-121100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211112T2100Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
850 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
831 
WHUS73 KMKX 120838
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ643-121645-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211112T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
238 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-121645-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
238 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
DDV
738 
WHUS73 KMKX 121542
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
942 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ643-121800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211112T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
942 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-122345-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
942 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS73 KMKX 122034
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
234 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ643-130445-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0093.211112T2034Z-211113T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
234 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ644>646-130445-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
234 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
379 
WHUS73 KMKX 130300
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
900 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ644>646-131100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
900 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds increasing to 10 to 20 knots, 
  with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ643-131100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
900 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds increasing to 10 to 20 knots, 
  with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Wood
262 
WHUS73 KMKX 130844
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
244 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ644>646-131500-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
244 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds increasing to 10 to 20 knots, 
  with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop 
  Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ643-131500-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
244 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds increasing to 10 to 20 knots, 
  with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-131645-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0019.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
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-
244 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, along and south
  of a line from Sheboygan to Pentwater MI. 

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Gale Watch may be expanded farther
  north to include more of the central Lake Michigan open waters
  later today. 

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.

&&

$$
Kavinsky
861 
WHUS73 KMKX 131512
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
912 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ644>646-131615-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
912 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Lingering gusty northwest winds will continue to subside this
morning.

$$

LMZ643-131615-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
912 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Lingering gusty northwest winds will continue to subside this
morning.

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-132315-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0019.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
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-
912 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Gale Watch may be expanded farther
  north to include more of the central Lake Michigan open waters
  later today. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 11, 9:04 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen, Rock56 min
Nov 11, 9:33 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMKXJefferson, Walworth57 min
Nov 11, 9:58 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha62 min
Nov 12, 2:34 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX18 hr

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