Gale Warning 13, NWS Milwaukee, WI

426 
WHUS73 KMKX 071741
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1141 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-080145-
/O.CON.KMKX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260307T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
1141 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, southwest 
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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

&&

$$

LMZ643>646-080000-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/
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-
1141 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West gusts to 30 kt, isolated gales to 35 kt possible.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-071900-
/O.CON.KMKX.MF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260307T1900Z/
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-
1141 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 to 2 NM.

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI southward.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

237 
WHUS73 KMKX 071950
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
150 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-080400-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
150 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

* 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>646-080000-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/
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-
150 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind gusts 25 to 30 kt.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

541 
WHUS73 KMKX 080002
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
602 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

LMZ643-644-080815-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
602 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-080815-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260308T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T2300Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
602 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-080815-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
602 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.


* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

135 
WHUS73 KMKX 080425
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1025 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-081230-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
1025 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-081230-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
1025 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-081230-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T2300Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
1025 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

846 
WHUS73 KMKX 080811
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-081615-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-081615-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-081615-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T2300Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

082 
WHUS73 KMKX 081348
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
848 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-081800-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
848 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 10 ft in ice free areas expected.

* WHERE...Northern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, from Two Rivers 
  WI to Manistee MI northward.

* WHEN...Now to 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-081800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260308T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
848 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Now to 1 PM CDT today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-082200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260308T2300Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
848 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Now to 6 PM CDT today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

521 
WHUS73 KMKX 081753
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1253 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-081900-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260308T1800Z/
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-
1253 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Although an isolated gale or two remains possible into mid-
afternoon, gales have largely ended across the lake and winds are
expected to continue to diminish.

$$

LMZ643>646-090200-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260309T1200Z/
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-
1253 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
623 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Falling temperatures into the 40s today due to the passage of
  a strong cold front.

- Very mild temperatures return for Sunday and Monday via
  southwesterly winds.

- Rain expected Tuesday into Tuesday night. An isolated
  thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. As rain exits late Tuesday
  night into Wednesday, some wintry mix is possible.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 623 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

The showers have mostly ended while the cold front is now over
sw WI. Areas of drizzle, mist, and fog are within the frontal
zone in the La Crosse area which may translate ewd with the
front. The strong cold advection later this morning and
afternoon will drop temps from the 50s and lower 60s into the
40s today. A weak sfc ridge will follow this evening but breezy
swly winds and warm advection will bring a return of very mild
temps for Sun- Mon.

Gehring

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 1051 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026

Tonight through Sunday:

Showers and storms are approaching from the southwest late this
evening and are expected to move through southern Wisconsin into
the middle of the night. There is more elevated instability in
place than with the round of storms earlier today. Additionally,
bulk wind shear is fairly strong to go along with steep mid-
level lapse rates. Confidence is high in thunderstorms over the
next few hours, with remaining uncertainty with the strength of
the storms. Despite the instability and solid lapse rates,
storms upstream are struggling to get very tall this evening,
which is currently limiting the hail threat. Additionally, the
limited surface instability will play a role in limiting tornado
and wind potential with the upcoming storms. That said, this is
a fairly dynamic system with strong winds aloft, so the
potential remains for the storms to tap some of these higher
winds. Not out of the question to see a brief spin up too if the
storms can get more organized and introduce a QLCS tornado
threat.

Widespread showers and storms should clear the forecast area to
the east by around 3-4 am tonight, with lingering showers
possible the rest of the night into Saturday morning as the
trailing cold front moves through. Temps will remain mild
overnight into early Sat morning ahead of the cold front, with
breezy winds and falling temps then expected the remainder of
the day tomorrow behind the front.

A surface ridge will quickly slide through the area Saturday
night, with southerly winds developing overnight into Sunday
behind the high and ahead of an approaching low well to the
northwest. Breezy southwest winds on Sunday will combine with
plenty of sunshine for a quick recovery of well above normal
temps. Highs will likely approach or hit the 60 degree mark most
places.

DDV

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 1051 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026

Monday through Friday:

Even milder conditions are likely Monday as the southwest low
level flow continues in combination with another mostly sunny
day. Highs in the mid to upper 60s are expected across the
forecast area.

A cold front is expected to drop through the area later Monday
into Monday night, with cooler conditions likely on Tuesday. Low
pressure riding along the baroclinic zone is currently expected
to move through the region just south of the WI/IL border later
Tuesday through Tuesday night, bringing rain chances back to the
forecast area. Not out of the question to see a little snow on
Wednesday as the low winds up east of the area and colder air
wraps in behind the low.

It will likely remain cooler on Thursday as high pressure
briefly moves through, with latest models suggesting low
pressure will bring precip chances to southern Wisconsin
Thursday night into Friday. Plenty of uncertainty remains with
this system, particularly with the timing/placement/strength
and resultant precip type/amounts.

DDV

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 623 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

Cigs of 500-1500 feet will overspread S WI this morning during
the passage of a strong cold front. Areas of light drizzle,
mist, and fog will accompany the frontal passage. Cigs will then
rise to MVFR Cigs for the afternoon with clearing skies from
west to east from late afternoon into the early evening. VFR
conditions to then prevail the remainder of the night into
Sunday, but LLWS will likely develop late tnt via a wly low
level jet at 50 kt.

Gehring

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 1051 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2026

Low pressure around 29.6 inches centered over Iowa will track
northeastward across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of
Michigan through the overnight hours, deepening to 29.5 inches.
Southwesterly winds will prevail ahead of this low through the
overnight hours, with one last round of showers and
thunderstorms crossing the lake after midnight. Light to modest
winds and milder temps will also create conditions favorable for
marine fog to develop at times this evening into Saturday
morning. Thus a Marine Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for
periodic drops in visibilities to less than 1 nm at times. The
low will drag a cold front across the Upper Great Lakes into
Saturday morning. Will see breezy west to northwesterly winds
behind the front and usher out the marine fog by late Saturday
morning. Westerly winds will prevail through Saturday night
before increasing and turning more southwesterly for Sunday into
Monday as a series of two low pressure systems develop and
track north of Lake Michigan through this time frame. Cannot
rule out a brief potential for Gales Sunday and Monday for the
northern third of the open waters of Lake Michigan.

The current Small Craft Advisory for tonight into Saturday
morning may eventually need to be extended into Saturday
afternoon, as breezy westerly winds may linger. Another advisory
is likely on Sunday due to southwest winds gusting 25 to 30
knots.

Sheppard/DDV

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644-LMZ645-LMZ646 until noon
     Saturday.

     Dense Fog Advisory...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-
     LMZ565-LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-
     LMZ868-LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878 until 9 AM
     Saturday.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
607 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

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607 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Rain expected Tuesday into Tuesday night. An isolated thunderstorm
cannot be ruled out. As rain exits late Tuesday night into
Wednesday, some wintry mix is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
607 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

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 is in effect this morning and may need to
be extended into the afternoon for gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Additional Small Craft Advisory Conditions are likely Sunday and
again the middle of next week.

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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-
607 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Marine Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through all open waters
until 9 AM CST.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A brief period of southwest gales cannot be ruled out Sunday
morning over the far northern portions of Lake Michigan.

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