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Small Craft Advisory 98, NWS Milwaukee, WI

November 18, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Nov 18, 2021, 10:25 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 18, 2021, 10:25 AM CST (16:25 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 19, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

257 
WHUS73 KMKX 181625
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1025 AM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

LMZ643>646-190030-
/O.UPG.KMKX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.211118T1625Z-211119T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.211119T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
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-
1025 AM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds 20 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-190000-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.211118T1625Z-211119T0000Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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-
1025 AM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Half of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from
  Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
Wood
4 follow-up statements
461 
WHUS73 KMKX 182103
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
303 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

LMZ643>646-190515-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.211119T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
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-
303 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds 20 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-190000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0000Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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-
303 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
  knots and waves 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Half of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, 
  from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
Wood
897 
WHUS73 KMKX 182351
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
551 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

LMZ643>646-190800-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.211119T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
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-
551 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

LMZ567-669-671-868-870-872-190100-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0000Z/
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 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-
551 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

Winds have started to diminish but a few gusts to 30 to 33 kts 
remain possible this evening.

$$

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-190300-
/O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0300Z/
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-
551 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS73 KMKX 190254
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
854 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-190400-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211119T0300Z/
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-
854 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

A few gusts to near gale force remain possible but winds overall 
will decrease overnight.

$$

LMZ643>646-190900-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
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-
854 PM CST Thu Nov 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
847 
WHUS73 KMKX 190903
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
303 AM CST Fri Nov 19 2021

LMZ643>646-191715-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-211119T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0099.211120T0200Z-211120T1800Z/
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-
303 AM CST Fri Nov 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Advisory that was in effect for
  Thursday has expired. A new Advisory is now in effect for Friday
  night and Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

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