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Gale Warning 8, NWS Milwaukee, WI

February 27, 2024

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Feb 27, 2024, 2:45 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2024, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2024, 2:45 AM CST (08:45 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2024, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 28, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

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761 
WHUS73 KMKX 270845
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
245 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

LMZ643>646-271645-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-240227T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
245 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt are 
  expected starting late tonight and continuing into Wednesday 
  afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-271645-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0005.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
245 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-271645-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0005.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
245 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
442 
WHUS73 KMKX 271558
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
958 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-280000-
/O.NEW.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.240227T1558Z-240228T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
958 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 12 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-280000-
/O.NEW.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.240227T1558Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
958 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 15 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 
  Wednesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-280000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
958 AM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
484 
WHUS73 KMKX 272049
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
249 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-872-874-876-878-280500-
/O.CAN.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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 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-
249 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, 
  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, and Lake 
  Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid 
  Lake.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-280500-
/O.CON.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240228T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
249 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 12 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ870-280500-
/O.EXT.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240228T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
249 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM 
  offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM 
  CST Wednesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-280500-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
249 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
403 
WHUS73 KMKX 280311
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
911 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

LMZ261-362-364-563-281115-
/O.EXP.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240228T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.MF.Y.0008.240228T0311Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
911 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT MIDNIGHT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, northwest 
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the Gale Warning, midnight until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-868-281115-
/O.EXP.KMKX.MF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240228T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
911 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Lake 
  Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid 
  Lake.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-281115-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
911 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Midnight until 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

MRC
481 
WHUS73 KMKX 280549 AAA
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1149 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

LMZ261-362-364-563-281400-
/O.EXP.KMKX.MF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
1149 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-868-281400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240229T0000Z/
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
1149 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...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 and Lake 
  Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid 
  Lake.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-281400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.240228T0600Z-240228T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
1149 PM CST Tue Feb 27 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

MRC
585 
WHUS73 KMKX 280846
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
246 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-281700-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
246 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-281700-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
246 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS73 KMKX 281507
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
907 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-282315-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
907 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  waves 8 to 13 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-282100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T2100Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-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-
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-
907 AM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft. 

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore 
  Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
639 
WHUS73 KMKX 282050
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
250 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

LMZ643>646-290300-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0019.240228T2100Z-240229T0300Z/
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-
250 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 9 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-282200-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240228T2100Z/
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-
250 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots into the evening. Waves 8 to 13
feet. 

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-868-290000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240229T0000Z/
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-
250 PM CST Wed Feb 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 12 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

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 Feb 26, 9:47 PM CST, 4 hours 58 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • One more day of well above normal temperatures are expected on Tuesday. Some record highs may be broken.
  • Thunderstorms continue to look possible for late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. An isolated severe storm or two remains possible, but uncertainty remains high.
  • A dusting of snow and sharply plummeting temperatures may cause a flash freeze and slick spots during the pre and post dawn hours Wednesday.
  • Another rapid warmup is expected going into next weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 26, 9:47 PM CST, 4 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
947 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- One more day of well above normal temperatures are expected on
  Tuesday. Some record highs may be broken.

- Thunderstorms continue to look possible for late Tuesday
  afternoon into Tuesday night. An isolated severe storm or two
  remains possible, but uncertainty remains high.

- A dusting of snow and sharply plummeting temperatures may
  cause a flash freeze and slick spots during the pre and post
  dawn hours Wednesday.

- Another rapid warmup is expected going into next weekend.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 947 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

Temperatures are holding steady in the mid 50s to around 60 for
most of southern WI this evening. These will drop a bit, but
there is a good chance of breaking the record high minimum
temperatures at both Milwaukee (record 38 in 2000) and Madison
(record 38 in 1895).

Winds diminished this evening, but winds just above the surface
are strong out of the southwest over 40 mph. Therefore, a random
gust is possible through midnight until that low level jet
departs.

Cronce

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 317 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

Tonight through Tuesday night:

Tonight, southerly winds will ease as the boundary layer
decouples from stronger momentum aloft. Overnight lows in
southeastern WI won't drop far, with temperatures in the
upper 40s to low 50s over southeastern Wisconsin and low to mid
40s elsewhere.

A strong southerly jet will aid in transporting a warm air mass
aloft northward overnight and will aid solar insolation in
giving us a very unseasonably warm day tomorrow. High
temperatures may widely reach 70 over much of southern WI,
especially in southeast WI.

Tuesday afternoon, an elongated trough is expected to approach
WI ahead a sharp baroclinic zone. During the afternoon, CAMs and
global models depict varying solutions regarding how the
elongated trough will evolve going into Tuesday evening. How the
trough evolves will drive our severe risk tomorrow. Some CAMs
depict the elongated trough deepening a sfc low over northern
IL. This solution would pinch off the warm sector over southern
WI as a secondary warm front forms, and southeast flow off the
lake causes a sfc stable layer. Still other solutions suggest
the trough will remain elongated, and southerly flow will
dominate, allowing a small window for sfc based storms in our
southeast.

Currently the thinking is that regardless of a window for sfc
based storms. Some elevated storms could occur in either
solution over southeast WI. These storms would occur with modest
mid level lapse rates of 7.5 C/km, 40 knots of effective shear,
and around 1500 J/kg of MUCAPE supporting mostly a hail threat.
Tomorrow, we'll be monitoring Mesoanalysis and sfc obs for the
surface based storm potential.

CMiller

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 317 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

Wednesday Night through Monday:

Synopsis: Post-frontal high pressure will continue to linger across
the region Wednesday night, supporting one more chilly overnight
period heading into Thursday morning. Said high pressure will push
into the Ohio Valley Thursday afternoon, allowing southerly winds
and moderating temperatures to become established through the end of
the week. Upper level troughing will dig from the Pacific Northwest
into central portions of the CONUS this weekend, encouraging surface
cyclogenesis in the Central Plains on Sunday. The low and its
affiliated mid-level troughing will progress into the Upper
Mississippi Valley Sunday night into Monday, dragging a cold front
through the area in the process. The only appreciable precipitation
chances of the long term period thus enter the forecast by late
Sunday night/early Monday morning.

Thursday Through Sunday: Temperatures will steadily climb back into
well above-normal/possibly record-breaking territory as winds turn
out of the south behind departing high pressure. The afternoon
update shows highs remaining primarily in the 40s on Thursday, with
readings in the 50s returning to areas away Lake Michigan on Friday.
Anomalous temperature signals become particularly well-defined by
the Saturday/Sunday timeframe, when 850mb temperatures in the 90-
97.5th percentile range become widespread across southern portions
of the state. Said signals correspond nicely with the high
temperature grids, which show readings in the upper 50s/low 60s on
Saturday, and mid-upper 60s on Sunday. Expect that temps will be
considerably lower near the Lake Michigan shoreline each afternoon
given southeasterly winds in place locally.

Sunday Night Through Monday: The only appreciable precipitation
chances of the period enter the forecast as upper troughing and an
accompanying surface cold front approach from the west. Given the
anomalous warmth in place ahead of the aforementioned features,
precip will begin as all liquid/rain. Whether any embedded thunder
accompanies the rainfall/any changeover to frozen precip occurs as
colder air moves in behind the front remains uncertain, with trends
continuing to be monitored over the coming forecast cycles.

Quigley

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 947 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

VFR conditions will persist through tonight. Southwesterly wind
shear ranging from 40 to 50 knots is occurring this evening as
the boundary layer decouples and sfc winds decrease while a
strong jet remains aloft. Wind shear should then decrease in the
few hours before dawn on Tuesday.

Toward dawn on Tuesday, some MVFR ceilings may deliver a
glancing blow to KENW as shower and storm activity moves over
the southern end of Lake Michigan.

CMiller/Cronce

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 947 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

Gusty southeasterly winds will shift to southerly overnight
into Tuesday as a broad surface low tracks over the northern
plains into Wisconsin. With strong winds just off the surface, a
few gale force gusts are possible tonight, mainly over middling
portions of the Lake. Southerly winds will then ease but remain
breezy around 20 knots Tuesday morning into Tuesday evening,
with a few thunderstorms possible across the southern half of
the lake Tuesday evening into early Tuesday night. Patchy fog is
possible over the south half of the lake Tuesday due to warm air
flowing over cooler water.

Low pressure will cross Lake Michigan and deepen over the lower
Mitten Wednesday night. Gale force northwesterlies look likely.
A Gale Watch is in effect for late Tuesday night through
Wednesday afternoon. Patchy heavy freezing spray is also
possible, mainly Wednesday, as temperatures drop across the
northern half of the lake. Northwesterly winds slowly diminish
Wednesday night.

The nearshore looks marginal for needing a gale warning, thus
they were left out of the Gale Watch at this time.

CMiller/Cronce

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until 3 AM
     Tuesday.

     Gale Watch...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
     LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-
     LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878...midnight Wednesday
     to 3 PM Wednesday.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 26, 9:08 PM CST, 5 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
908 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-280315-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
908 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday evening in southern Wisconsin.

An isolated severe storm may occur in southeastern Wisconsin
Tuesday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed Tuesday evening.

LMZ643>646-280315-
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-
908 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for gusty southeasterly
winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Northwest winds approaching gales and elevated waves are likely
early Wednesday morning into Wednesday afternoon.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-280315-
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-
908 PM CST Mon Feb 26 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

There is a chance of a thunderstorm in the far southern part of
the lake tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.

Northwesterly gales are likely Tuesday night through Wednesday
afternoon. Patchy heavy freezing spray is also possible during
this time frame.

Another round of gales may occur Thursday night through Friday.

MRC

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

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