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Gale Warning 22, NWS Milwaukee, WI

October 28, 2024

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Oct 28, 2024, 1:42 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2024, 1:42 PM CDT (18:42 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2024, 2:12 AM CDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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As transmitted.

990 
WHUS73 KMKX 281842
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
142 PM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-290600-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0015.241029T1200Z-241031T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0022.241029T1200Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
142 PM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 4 PM CDT 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>646-290600-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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 CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
078 
WHUS73 KMKX 290206
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
906 PM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-291015-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0022.241029T1200Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
906 PM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 4 PM CDT 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>646-291015-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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-
906 PM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
531 
WHUS73 KMKX 290905
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
405 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-291715-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0022.241029T1200Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
405 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving cold front will cross the
  lake late Wednesday night through Thursday, causing winds to
  veer from south to northwest. Winds ahead and behind this front
  may reach Gale Force, hence a new Gale Watch or an extension of
  the existing Gale Warning may be needed. 

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>646-291715-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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-
405 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts to gale force may occur during
  this period, and an upgrade to a Gale Warning cannot be ruled
  out. An additional Small Craft Advisory (or possibly a Gale
  Warning) will be needed Wednesday night into Thursday as winds
  accelerate, then veer northwest due to a passing cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Sheppard
662 
WHUS73 KMKX 291359
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
859 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-292200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
859 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving cold front will cross the 
  lake late Wednesday night through Thursday, causing winds to 
  veer from south to northwest. Winds ahead and behind this 
  front may reach Gale Force, hence a new Gale Watch or an 
  extension of the existing Gale Warning may be needed.

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>646-292200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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-
859 AM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts to gale force may occur 
  during this period, and an upgrade to a Gale Warning cannot be 
  ruled out. An additional Small Craft Advisory (or possibly a 
  Gale Warning) will be needed Wednesday night into Thursday as 
  winds accelerate, then veer northwest due to a passing cold 
  front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
770 
WHUS73 KMKX 291926
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
226 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-300330-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
226 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts of 30 to 
  40 kt and waves 7 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving cold front will cross the
  lake late Wednesday night through Thursday, causing winds to
  veer from south to northwest. Winds ahead and behind this front
  may reach Gale Force, hence a new Gale Watch or an extension of
  the existing Gale Warning may eventually be needed.

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>646-300330-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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-
226 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts to gale force may occur 
  during this period, and an upgrade to a Gale Warning cannot be 
  ruled out. An additional Small Craft Advisory (or possibly a 
  Gale Warning) will be needed Wednesday night into Thursday as 
  winds accelerate, then veer northwest due to a passing cold 
  front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
916 
WHUS73 KMKX 300219
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
919 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-301030-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241030T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
919 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts of 35 to
  40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving cold front will cross the
  lake late Wednesday night through Thursday, causing winds to
  veer from south to northwest. Winds ahead and behind this front
  may reach Gale Force, hence a new Gale Watch or an extension of
  the existing Gale Warning may eventually be needed.

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>646-301030-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-241031T0000Z/
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-
919 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts to gale force may occur 
  during this period, and an upgrade to a Gale Warning cannot be 
  ruled out. An additional Small Craft Advisory (or possibly a 
  Gale Warning) will be needed Wednesday night into Thursday as 
  winds accelerate, then veer northwest due to a passing cold 
  front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
294 
WHUS73 KMKX 300712
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
212 AM CDT Wed Oct 30 2024

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-301515-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-241030T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.A.0016.241031T1700Z-241101T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
212 AM CDT Wed Oct 30 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  7 to 10 ft possible.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Gale Warning was cancelled for today as
  winds have remained below gale force.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-301515-
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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-
212 AM CDT Wed Oct 30 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday 
  evening.

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



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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Oct 28, 10:23 AM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A chance for showers and thunderstorms this evening, mainly over east-central WI. Widespread showers and a line of thunderstorms is likely Wednesday evening along a cold front.
  • Windy conditions are expected Today through Wednesday. A Wind Advisory may be needed Tuesday, and gales are likely over Lake Michigan.
  • High temperatures will approach record values Tuesday and Wednesday.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 28, 10:23 AM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1023 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A chance for showers and thunderstorms this evening, mainly
  over east-central WI. Widespread showers and a line of
  thunderstorms is likely Wednesday evening along a cold front.

- Windy conditions are expected Today through Wednesday. A Wind
  Advisory may be needed Tuesday, and gales are likely over
  Lake Michigan.

- High temperatures will approach record values Tuesday and
  Wednesday.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 1025 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

The forecast for today remains largely on track with quiet
conditions through this afternoon but as a weak shortwave
pushes through this evening we will see the chances (25-35%)
for some showers increase. The attention turns to the midlevel
moisture profile which shows much of the CWA remaining pretty
dry with CAMs largely following the midlevel moisture with the
best shower chances. The northeast parts of the CWA or east
central WI will see the best chances for showers given the
midlevel moisture coincident with the CAMs shower the best
potential in that region as well. There remains some uncertainty
on how far west they may start and the southern extent of the
these showers but overall much of the CWA should expect to
remain dry tonight.

Kuroski

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 410 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

Today through Tuesday night:

High pressure over the northeast CONUS and low pressure
developing in the West will lead to accelerating southerly wind
flow, with high temperatures climbing to the mid to upper 60s
today, then to around 80 on Tuesday. 20 to 28 MPH wind gusts are
in the forecast today, climbing to 30-40 MPH for the daytime
hours of Tuesday.

Scattered to broken high level clouds continue to move through
the region today, leaving dry weather through this afternoon.
There is a 20-50% chance for showers and thunderstorms this
evening into tonight, mainly along and east of a Fond du Lac to
Milwaukee line (with the highest chances near Sheboygan).

Sheppard

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 410 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

Wednesday through Sunday:

Breezy swly winds will continue on Wed especially in the morning as
a wave of low pressure tracks newd along the sfc trough over nw WI
and into Lake Superior and Ontario. Wind gusts may approach Wind
Advisory criteria of 45 mph during this time. Near record high
temps in the upper 70s are also forecast.

The sfc trough will weaken but still move into srn WI as a cold
front Wed night. The front may stall with the potential for weak
cyclogenesis along the front through Thu AM as a shortwave trough
approaches from the central Great Plains. There will be ample
time for moisture to return to the area with anomalously high PWs
around 1.5 inches expected. Thus widespread showers and isolated
storms are expected mainly Wed nt. 1-2 inches of rain is forecast
over south central WI with around an inch over se WI.

The shortwave trough and sfc low will then exit to the ne on Thu
with lingering rain showers. High pressure will then move into
srn WI Thu nt and slowly shift ewd on Fri. High temps are forecast
mainly in the 50s for Thu-Fri.

An upper trough will once again become established over the wrn
USA for the weekend with a return of sly winds and warm, moist
advection to srn WI. Rain chances of 30-50 percent on Sat will
increase to 50-70 percent for the remainder of the weekend.

Gehring

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 1025 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

Quiet but breezy conditions today with southerly winds gusting
up to 25 knots. However into this evening as winds remain breezy
from the south we could see a few showers develop over east
central WI (25-35%). These would be scattered showers at best
with little to no shower activity expected across the western
portions of southern WI and limited potential (~20%) for
southeast WI. Some midlevel CIGS expected with this activity but
outside of the showers briefly reducing VSBYS, both CIGS and
VSBYS are largely expected to remain VFR through the TAF period.
Most of Tuesday is expected to remain clear though winds will
shift more southwest and increase with gusts to 35 knots
possible.

Kuroski

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 410 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

High pressure around 30.5 inches moving east past Vermont and low
pressure developing in the West will allow for gusty south winds
today, with a few gusts to gale force possible this afternoon and
evening. As winds continue to accelerate late tonight, gusts to gale
force become likely early Tuesday through Wednesday. A Gale Watch is
in effect for the open waters of the lake. A Small Craft
Advisory is in effect for nearshore zones, but may need to be
upgraded to a Gale Warning in the future.

Low pressure around 29.3 inches will track from southwest Minnesota
Tuesday evening to far eastern Ontario Wednesday evening while
weakening to around 29.6 inches. An associated cold front will cross
Lake Michigan Wednesday night. A line of storms is likely along the
front. High pressure around 30.2 inches will then cross the Upper
Great Lakes Thursday night into Saturday.

Sheppard

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until 7 AM
     Wednesday.

     Gale Watch...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
     LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-
     LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878...7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM
     Wednesday.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 28, 3:35 AM CDT, 10 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
335 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-290845-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
335 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms this evening and tonight,
mainly along and east of a line from Fond du Lac to Kenosha.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Windy conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

A line of thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain is likely
Wednesday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-290845-
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-
335 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Breezy south winds and building waves are expected today and
tonight. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect.

There are chances for thunderstorms this evening into tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Breezy south winds and high waves continue through Wednesday. A
Small Craft Advisory is in effect. Gales are also possible,
especially during the daytime hours of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are likely Wednesday evening.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-290845-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
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 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-
335 AM CDT Mon Oct 28 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A few gusts to gale force are possible this afternoon through
tonight.

There is a chance for thunderstorms this evening through tonight,
mainly in central and northern areas of the lake.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A prolonged period of gusty southerly winds is expected through
Wednesday night. A Gale Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning
into Wednesday evening.

A line of thunderstorms is likely Wednesday night along a cold
front.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.