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Gale Warning 4, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Jan 28, 2025, 2:56 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 28, 2025, 1:00 PM CST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 28, 2025, 2:56 AM CST (08:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 28, 2025, 1:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 29, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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207 WHUS73 KMKX 280856 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 256 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 LMZ643>646-281700- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250128T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0005.250128T2000Z-250129T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T0000Z/ 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- 256 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cannot rule out a brief gust to approach storm force this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-281700- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0005.250128T2000Z-250129T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 256 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected this afternoon. Then northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to around 35 kt for early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan south of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 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. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-281700- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0005.250128T2000Z-250129T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T1500Z/ 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- 256 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected this afternoon. Then northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt for early Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan north of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
371 WHUS73 KMKX 281520 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 920 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-282330- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 920 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, 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...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 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. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-282330- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T1500Z/ 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- 920 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM 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. && $$ LMZ643>646-282330- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.250128T1900Z-250129T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 920 AM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
563 WHUS73 KMKX 282035 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 235 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 LMZ643>646-290445- /O.EXT.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0013.250129T0200Z-250129T2100Z/ 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- 235 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 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. && $$ LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-290445- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 235 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-290445- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ 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- 235 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM 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. && $$
377 WHUS73 KMKX 290220 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 820 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 LMZ643>646-291030- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T0200Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250129T2100Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 820 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-291030- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 820 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Southern half of the open waters of Lake Michigan, south of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...Until 9 AM 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. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-291030- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 820 PM CST Tue Jan 28 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Northern half of the open waters of Lake Michigan, north of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Wood
063 WHUS73 KMKX 290916 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 316 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-291500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 316 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Southern half of the open waters of Lake Michigan, south of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * 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. && $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-291500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 316 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Northern half of the open waters of Lake Michigan, north of a line from Two Rivers WI to Manistee MI. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ643>646-291730- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250129T2100Z/ 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- 316 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
501 WHUS73 KMKX 291439 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 839 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-291545- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 839 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... Wind gusts are tapering across the open waters this morning, with further weakening anticipated from late morning into the afternoon. The Gale Warning will thus be allowed to expire at 9 AM CST. $$ LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-291545- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250129T1500Z/ 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- 839 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... Wind gusts are tapering across the open waters this morning, with further weakening anticipated from late morning into the afternoon. The Gale Warning will thus be allowed to expire at 9 AM CST. $$ LMZ643>646-292100- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250129T2100Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 839 AM CST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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 Jan 27, 9:45 PM CST, 5 hours 11 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Another windy period is expected Tuesday afternoon with wind gusts to 40 mph.
- A Gale Watch is in effect Tue afternoon through much of Wed morning for the open lake and nearshore waters.
- Temperatures will be above normal this week.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 27, 9:45 PM CST, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
945 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Another windy period is expected Tuesday afternoon with wind
gusts to 40 mph.
- A Gale Watch is in effect Tue afternoon through much of Wed
morning for the open lake and nearshore waters.
- Temperatures will be above normal this week.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued 945 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
Winds are slowly coming down this evening, although it taking a
while near the lakeshore due to the deeper mixing. It has been
interesting to track the dewpoints in the region this evening.
They were single digits across southern WI this afternoon as the
first trough went overhead. There was some precip up in the mid
level clouds that tracked across us, but it evaporated before it
reached the ground (only a couple sites reported sprinkles and
flurries). Our dewpoints are now in the upper teens and should
increase to around 20 overnight. This is due to a Pacific air
mass moving in. The arctic air mass is still over Lake
Superior. Thankfully, our winds will shift to the southwest
tomorrow afternoon and that arctic air will not get here. The
higher dewpoints will prevent us from getting too cold tonight.
Cronce
&&
.SHORT TERM...
Issued 355 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
Tonight through Wednesday:
The low level thermal ridge over srn WI will shift south late
this afternoon and early evening with a cold front to follow.
The gusty winds will be diminishing through the evening with the
Wind Advisory set to expire at 6 PM CST.
A weak sfc ridge will then shift across srn WI for 09-15Z Tue,
but quickly followed by breezy swly winds and warm advection in
response to low pressure tracking from Manitoba to Lake
Superior. The low will then move to Lake Ontario by 12Z Wed with
a cold frontal passage for srn WI Tue nt. The brisk nwly winds
and cold advection will continue Wed AM with lighter winds for
the afternoon as a sfc ridge approaches. No measurable pcpn is
forecast through Wed. Another day with highs in the 40s is
forecast for Tue then in the middle to upper 30s for Wed.
Gehring
&&
.LONG TERM...
Issued 355 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
Wednesday night through Monday:
A sfc ridge will pass early Wed evening followed by another low
pressure area tracking across Ontario on Thu. This will bring a
return of swly winds and warm advection with forecasted highs of
45-50F on Thu.
An upper low and sfc low will then track from the central Great
Plains across the nrn Ohio Valley for Thu nt-Fri nt with just
the nrn periphery of pcpn possibly reaching far srn WI. 30-40
percent chances of rain or snow are forecast at this time. Nely
winds will cool the high temps back into the middle 30s to lower
40s for Fri.
The sfc ridge will then pass Sat AM with low pressure to track
ewd across the northern Great Lakes on Sun. Sly winds and warm
advection will return, keeping temps relatively mild for the
weekend. 20-40 percent chances for snow or rain are forecast for
the weekend via warm, moist advection. A polar cold front will
then follow the low with temps returning to near normal for
early next week.
Gehring
&&
.AVIATION...
Issued 945 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
Winds will continue to diminish overnight, with light winds of 5
to 7 kt toward morning as a high pressure ridge briefly moves
in. An area of snow showers along a secondary cold front is
currently over Door County and will slide SSE through midnight.
These dissipating showers may clip Sheboygan before ending
and/or moving out.
Southwest winds will ramp up again Tuesday afternoon. The gusts
should drop off quite a bit after dark, so expect LLWS during
the overnight hours. Winds will veer northwest by Wednesday
morning and diminish in the wake of a trough.
Cronce
&&
.MARINE...
Issued 945 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025
Winds diminished over Lake Michigan this evening, although there
are still a couple of gusts up to 35 kt as of 9 PM. The end
time of 10 PM for the Open Water Gale should be fine. There is
one more trough tracking down across the north half this
evening, and winds are shifting to the north behind it. A period
of moderate snow is occurring on the leading edge. This front
will drift south tonight, but stop around the Milwaukee to
Holland line before getting into the southern third. Winds will
ease across the whole lake overnight as a weak surface ridge
quickly shifts across the lake.
Low pressure around 29.3 inches will track from Lake Superior
to upstate New York Tuesday afternoon and night. Strong southwest
winds will quickly develop Tuesday afternoon, then become west
northwest Tuesday night into Wednesday in the wake of a trough.
A Gale Watch is in effect the whole open lake and the nearshore
Tuesday afternoon through much of Wednesday morning. There is
high confidence in upgrading to a warning for the south half and
most of the north. The far north may only see a brief period of
gales, but they will probably still be included upgrade
anticipated during the early morning GLF issuance.
Cronce
&&
.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Gale Warning...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-
LMZ565-LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-
LMZ868-LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878 until 10 PM
Monday.
Gale Watch...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
LMZ567-LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-
LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-
LMZ878...2 PM Tuesday to 9 AM Wednesday.
Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until
midnight Tuesday.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 622 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-290030- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 622 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025 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 Another windy period is expected for Tuesday afternoon with wind gusts around 40 mph. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. LMZ643>646-290030- 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- 622 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025 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 the remainder of the evening for brisk west northwest winds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday A Gale Watch is in effect for Tuesday afternoon through much of Wednesday morning for the potential of westerly gales. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-290030- 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- 622 PM CST Mon Jan 27 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Gale Warning is in effect for all open waters of Lake Michigan until 10 PM this evening. Westerly gales will shift northwest this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday A Gale Watch is in effect for all open waters of Lake Michigan for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Southwest gales may develop Tuesday afternoon shifting northwest Wednesday morning. MRC www.weather.gov/mkx
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 3:03 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MKX | Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and 6 more | 15 hr |
| Jan 28, 2:35 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 24 hr |
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