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Gale Warning 8, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Mar 4, 2025, 2:08 PM CST. It took effect at Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 4, 2025, 2:08 PM CST (20:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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682 WHUS73 KMKX 042008 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI 208 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 LMZ643-050415- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0009.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- 208 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to east winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$ LMZ644>646-050415- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0028.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0009.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 208 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-050415- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0009.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 208 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45 kts and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
734 WHUS73 KMKX 050324 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI 924 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 LMZ643>646-051130- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 924 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to east winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-051130- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 924 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45 kts and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
956 WHUS73 KMKX 050834 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI 234 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 LMZ643>646-051645- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 234 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to east winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves of 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-051645- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 234 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
456 WHUS73 KMKX 051446 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 846 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 LMZ643>646-052300- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 846 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to east winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves of 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-052300- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.250305T1800Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 846 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
686 WHUS73 KMKX 052043 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 243 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 LMZ643>646-060445- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 243 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-060445- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 243 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 14 to 19 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
664 WHUS73 KMKX 060308 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 908 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 LMZ643>646-061115- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 908 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-061115- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ 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 Wed Mar 5 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 14 to 19 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
407 WHUS73 KMKX 060604 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1204 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 LMZ643>646-061415- /O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0029.250306T0604Z-250306T1700Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 1204 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 8 ft. Waves falling below 4 feet after sunrise. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-061200- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 1204 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 12 to 18 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. && $$
561 WHUS73 KMKX 060839 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 239 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-061200- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T1200Z/ 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- 239 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts of 35 to 40 kt and waves 12 to 17 ft. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST today. * 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>646-061645- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-250306T1700Z/ 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- 239 AM CST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 8 ft. Waves falling below 4 feet after sunrise. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * 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 Mar 4, 10:07 AM CST, 4 hours 1 minute earlier. Its key messages:
- Widespread rainfall in excess of 1" through Wednesday will result in rises on some rivers, ponding in low-lying areas and possibly localized flooding where any heavier rain falls. Ice jams are also possible.
- Rain will transition to snow from the west on Wednesday with 20 to 50 percent chances of at least 2" north and west of Madison.
- Gales are expected over Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon and night, while wind gusts to 45 mph will be possible over land.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 10:07 AM CST, 4 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1007 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Widespread rainfall in excess of 1" through Wednesday will
result in rises on some rivers, ponding in low-lying areas and
possibly localized flooding where any heavier rain falls. Ice
jams are also possible.
- Rain will transition to snow from the west on Wednesday with
20 to 50 percent chances of at least 2" north and west of
Madison.
- Gales are expected over Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon and
night, while wind gusts to 45 mph will be possible over land.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued 1007 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Generally, no significant forecast changes this morning as the
rain showers are still expected to lift into the region this
afternoon. Only change is the lack in development of any scattered
light rain showers ahead of the main area of rain due to dry
air in the mid-levels.
Kruk
&&
.SHORT TERM...
Issued 320 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Today through Wednesday:
GOES water vapor imagery/RAP analysis showed a strong mid-level
trough across eastern CO with a plume of deep moisture surging
northward ahead of the trough. Precipitable water values near 1"
by this afternoon for parts of the area, nearing the 99th
percentile relative to climo for this time of year. Areas of
showers have been occurring early today within broad mid-level
advection. Coverage of rain may decrease for a time this morning
before rain becomes widespread later this afternoon and tonight
as deep synoptic lift increases ahead of the approaching low.
As the strong surface low lift towards southern Lake Michigan on
Wednesday, cooling thermal profiles within the broad
deformation precip band will lead to a transition to snow from
the west through the day. Some light accumulations are possible,
mainly west and north of Madison (20-50% chance of at least
2"). With the anomalous moisture and strong forcing, HREF PMM
precip amounts through Wednesday are generally in the 1-1.25"
range for southeast WI and and 1.25-1.75" farther west and north
with low (20-40%) chances for 2". Although instability is
minimal, an isolated rumble of thunder could occur.
In addition, a strengthening pressure gradient along with
deeper mixing and strong low to mid-level flow will result in
gusty northerly winds on Wednesday, potentially near wind
advisory levels. NAM/RAP soundings show winds at the top of the
mixed layer of 45-50 kts Wednesday afternoon while the European
EFI for gusts on Wednesday shows values of 0.7 to 0.9 for much
of the area, indicating higher confidence among ensemble members
for an unusual event.
WFO GRB
&&
.LONG TERM...
Issued 320 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Wednesday night through Monday:
Dry weather returns on Thursday behind the departing surface low. A
shortwave trough will move eastward from the plains Friday
across the Mid-Mississippi Valley within split flow aloft.
Overall, impacts look low with this system with 30-40% chances
for snow near and south of I-94. An additional shortwave trough
within northwest flow will drop across the Great Lakes over the
weekend with small (20%) precip chances Saturday night.
Broad mid-level ridging overspreads the region into early next week.
There is a signal for temps warming back above average early next
week although the spread among global ensemble members becomes large
during the Mon-Wed period, likely due to differences in the
amplitude/evolution of the flow.
WFO GRB
&&
.AVIATION...
Issued 1001 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
A mix of VFR and MVFR cigs prevailed across the region late
this morning ahead of the expected showers lifting from the
south this afternoon. These showers will become widespread this
afternoon and tonight ahead of a strong low pressure system.
With the increase in low-level moisture, ceilings will trend
lower with a high likelihood of ceilings dropping at least into
the MVFR range and likely IFR (>60% chance) throughout the
afternoon into tonight. Visibilities will dip into the MVFR to
possibly IFR range as well, especially this afternoon and
tonight due to the expected rainfall. Southerly winds will shift
easterly tonight and then become gusty from the north on
Wednesday.
Kruk
&&
.MARINE...
Issued 320 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Southerly to easterly winds will continue into tonight ahead of
a strong low pressure system developing across the plains which
will then track towards southern Lake Michigan Wednesday
morning. Added a Small Craft Advisory for all nearshore areas
tonight and Wednesday morning with building waves ahead of the
low. As the low tracks into Michigan on Wednesday, northerly
winds will strengthen with gales increasingly likely for both
the nearshore and open waters of Lake Michigan.
WFO GRB
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued 320 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Widespread rain amounts exceeding 1 inch are likely with small
chances for localized 2" amounts through Wednesday. With frozen
ground, ponding of water may occur in low-lying and flat areas,
possibly resulting in localized flooding where rain amounts are
highest. Some river rises are also likely with localized minor
flooding possible if the higher end rain amount (>2") occur.
There is also some risk for ice jams as ice breaks up with the
warmer temps and river rises.
WFO GRB
&&
.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643 until noon Wednesday.
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...noon Wednesday to 6 AM Thursday.
Small Craft Advisory...LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646...6 PM Tuesday to
noon Wednesday.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI 326 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-050930- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 326 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Widespread rainfall may lead to rises on area rivers, ponding in low-lying areas, and possibly localized flooding where heavier rains occur. Ice jams also could develop on rivers. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Northwest winds may gust up to 45 MPH Wednesday afternoon and evening. Light snow accumulations are possible on Wednesday, mainly north and west of Madison. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. LMZ643>646-050930- 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- 326 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for nearshore zones north of Port Washington through today and for all zones tonight due to building waves .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday The Small Craft Advisory continues through Wednesday morning with gale force winds possible Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday tonight. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-050930- 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- 326 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Northwest gales are possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. A Gale Watch has been issued from 12 PM CST Wednesday through 6 AM CST Thursday. www.weather.gov/mkx
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2:47 PM CST | Wind Advisory | MKX | Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake and 14 more | 33 hr |
| Mar 4, 2:50 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | MKX | Columbia, Green Lake, Marquette, Sauk | 27 hr |
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