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Storm Watch 2, NWS Milwaukee, WI

December 14, 2021

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this storm watch at Dec 14, 2021, 7:21 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 7:21 PM CST (01:21 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 3:42 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

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
1 follow-up statement
663 
WHUS73 KMKX 150942
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
342 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ643>646-151745-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KMKX.SR.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.SR.W.0001.211216T0300Z-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-
342 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up
  to 40 kt as the Small Craft Advisory transitions to the Storm
  Warning. Waves 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST 
  this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-151745-
/O.CON.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-
342 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-151745-
/O.CON.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-
342 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 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 INFORMATION...The strongest winds are expected from
  midnight to Noon CST Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 7:21 PM CSTStorm WarningMKX47 hr
Dec 15, 3:33 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningMKXColumbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake and 14 more29 hr

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