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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this small craft advisory at Feb 15, 2025, 9:47 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2025, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 48 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 15, 2025, 9:47 AM CST (15:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
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359 WHUS73 KMKX 151547 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 947 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 LMZ643-644-160000- /O.CAN.KMKX.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-250215T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.250216T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 947 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Small Craft Advisory was cancelled for today but a new advisory has been reissued for tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ645-646-160000- /O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.250216T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 947 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-160000- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.A.0007.250216T1500Z-250217T0600Z/ 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- 947 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
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323 WHUS73 KMKX 152011 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 211 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-160415- /O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0007.250216T1500Z-250217T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0006.250216T1200Z-250217T0600Z/ 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- 211 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * 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>646-160415- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.250216T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 211 PM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. Brisk north winds becoming northwest by Sunday afternoon. Waves diminishing below 4 feet by Sunday night. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
001 WHUS73 KMKX 160842 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 242 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-161645- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.250216T1200Z-250217T0600Z/ 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- 242 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight. * 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>646-161645- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 242 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
272 WHUS73 KMKX 161511 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 911 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-162315- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ 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- 911 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From this morning to midnight CST tonight. * 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>646-162315- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 911 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
114 WHUS73 KMKX 162059 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 259 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-170500- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.UP.W.0004.250217T0600Z-250218T0600Z/ 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- 259 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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>646-170500- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 259 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
287 WHUS73 KMKX 170323 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 923 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-171130- /O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.250217T0600Z-250218T0600Z/ 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- 923 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 8 to 13 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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>646-171130- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 923 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
132 WHUS73 KMKX 170558 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1158 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-171400- /O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.250217T0600Z-250218T0600Z/ 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- 1158 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LMZ643>646-171200- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T1200Z/ 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- 1158 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
527 WHUS73 KMKX 170854 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 254 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-171700- /O.EXT.KMKX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1500Z/ 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- 254 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LMZ645-646-171700- /O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T2100Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 254 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse 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. && $$ LMZ643-644-171700- /O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 254 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
679 WHUS73 KMKX 171506 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 906 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-172315- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 906 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LMZ645-646-172100- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T2100Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 906 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ643-644-172315- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 906 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...Until 6 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. && $$ Sheppard
431 WHUS73 KMKX 172012 MWWMKX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 212 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-180415- /O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1500Z/ Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.- Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore- Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake- Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake- Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake- 212 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. && $$ LMZ645-646-172115- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250217T2100Z/ North Point Light to Wind Point WI- Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL- 212 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse 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. && $$ LMZ643-644-180000- /O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250218T0000Z/ Sheboygan to Port Washington WI- Port Washington to North Point Light WI- 212 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Sheppard
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Feb 15, 4:06 AM CST, 5 hours 41 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected through the day today, this the Winter Weather Advisory has been extended until 6 pm.
- More light accumulating is likely tonight into Sunday morning, with the best chance near the lake due to potential lake enhancement.
- A lengthy period of much colder conditions, with bitterly cold wind chills at times, is expected Sunday night through at least mid-week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 4:06 AM CST, 5 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
406 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected
through the day today, this the Winter Weather Advisory has
been extended until 6 pm.
- More light accumulating is likely tonight into Sunday morning,
with the best chance near the lake due to potential lake
enhancement.
- A lengthy period of much colder conditions, with bitterly cold
wind chills at times, is expected Sunday night through at
least mid-week.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
Issued 405 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
Today through Sunday:
Periods of accumulating snow will continue today into early
Sunday, as a trough of low pressure gradually swings through
the area. There will be multiple impulses within this trough
that will bring the rounds of snow. The next round will be
moving in from the southwest early this morning and will
continue through much of the day. Extended the Winter Weather
Advisory until 6 pm today, for the potential of an additional 1
to 3 inches of snow as this next round of forcing moves through.
Some uncertainty remains with where exactly the bands will set
up, so kept the advisory going for all counties.
More snow will be possible tonight into early Sunday as broad
scale weak forcing lingers, with some potential lake
enhancement/effect resulting in highest precip chances in the
east. Could see an additional 0.5"-1" of snow away from the lake
and potentially another 1"-3" for lakeshore areas.
DDV
&&
.LONG TERM...
Issued 405 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
Sunday night through Friday:
A much colder airmass will begin to move into the area Sunday
night, with sub zero low temps and wind chills -15 to -25
overnight into early Monday. Temps will be coldest Monday night
into early Tuesday, with lows in the teens below zero most
places and wind chills of -20 to -30. Well below normal temps
will persist through mid-week, with a slow recovery then
expected the second half of the week. Dry weather is likely through
next week, other than a small chance of snow late Wed into Wed
night.
DDV
&&
.AVIATION...
Issued 405 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
Periods of accumulating snow will continue today into early
Sunday, as a trough of low pressure gradually swings through
the area. The next round will be moving in from the southwest
early this morning and will continue through much of the day,
with the potential of an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Ceilings and visibilites are expected to go back down as the
snow moves back in. Some uncertainty remains with where exactly
the bands will set up, so will monitor radar trends and adjust
the forecast as needed. Snow ratios today will likely be around
12-14 to 1.
More snow will be possible tonight into early Sunday as broad
scale weak forcing lingers, with some potential lake
enhancement/effect resulting in highest precip chances in the
east. Could see an additional 0.5"-1" of snow away from the lake
and potentially another 1"-3" for lakeshore areas.
DDV
&&
.MARINE...
Issued 405 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
Winds will become east to northeast today into tonight as
deepening low pressure travels from the southern Plains into
the Ohio River Valley. The Small Craft Advisory will wind down
this morning as waves gradually subside.
North to northwest winds may approach gale force Sunday into
Sunday evening as the low lifts into the northeast United States
and deepens even more. A Gale Watch has been issued for the open
waters for this period. A Small Craft Advisory will most likely
be needed. Freezing Spray, possibly heavy for a time, is also
expected (largely over the open waters) Sunday evening through
at least Monday night as a much colder airmass moves in.
DDV
&&
.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory...WIZ046-WIZ047-WIZ051-WIZ052-WIZ056-
WIZ057-WIZ058-WIZ059-WIZ060-WIZ062-WIZ063-WIZ064-WIZ065-
WIZ066-WIZ067-WIZ068-WIZ069-WIZ070-WIZ071-WIZ072 until 6
PM Saturday.
LM...Gale Watch...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-
LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878...9 AM Sunday to
midnight Monday.
Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644 until 10 AM Saturday.
Small Craft Advisory...LMZ645-LMZ646 until 6 AM Saturday.
&&
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www.youtube.com/NWSMilwaukeeHazardous weather outlook, Feb 15, 4:13 AM CST, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 413 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-161015- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 413 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 pm today for an additional 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. More light accumulations will be possible tonight into early Sunday, especially near Lake Michigan. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected the first half of next week. Cold weather headlines may be needed Sunday night into Monday morning and again Monday night into Tuesday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed, but snowfall reports are appreciated. LMZ643>646-161015- 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- 413 AM CST Sat Feb 15 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 remain in effect through mid-morning, as higher waves linger. Another Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed for later tonight as northerly winds increase. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely to persist through Sunday night. LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868- 870-872-874-876-878-161015- 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- 413 AM CST Sat Feb 15 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...Sunday through Friday Northwest winds may reach gale force Sunday into Sunday night. A round of freezing spray, possibly heavy a times, is likely Sunday evening into Tuesday. www.weather.gov/mkx
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 15, 5:58 AM CST, 3 hours 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
558 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1208 AM Snow 2 W Beaver Dam 43.47N 88.88W
02/15/2025 M4.2 Inch Dodge WI Public
Observer reports 4.2 inches, measured.
&&
MHLocal storm report, Feb 15, 5:59 AM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
559 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0911 PM Snow 3 N Butler 43.14N 88.06W
02/14/2025 M3.3 Inch Milwaukee WI Public
Observer measured 3.3 inches of
accumulation.
&&
MHLocal storm report, Feb 15, 6:01 AM CST, 3 hours 46 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
601 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0919 PM Snow 1 NE Franksville 42.77N 87.90W
02/14/2025 M4.0 Inch Racine WI Public
Observer measured 4.0 inch of new snowfall
for Friday snow.
&&
MHLocal storm report, Feb 15, 8:33 AM CST, 1 hour 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
833 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0737 AM Snow 6.6 NNE Elkhorn 42.76N 88.49W
02/15/2025 M3.5 Inch Walworth WI Amateur Radio
&&Local storm report, Feb 15, 8:37 AM CST, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
837 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0639 AM Snow Reeseville 43.31N 88.84W
02/15/2025 E4.0 Inch Dodge WI Fire Dept/Rescue
&&
MGLocal storm report, Feb 15, 8:44 AM CST, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
844 AM CST Sat Feb 15 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM Snow 2 ESE Elkhart Lake 43.82N 87.97W
02/15/2025 M2.8 Inch Sheboygan WI Trained Spotter
&&
MGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2:59 AM CST | Gale Watch | MKX | 11 hr | |
| Feb 15, 2:11 PM CST | Gale Warning | MKX | 34 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.