Gale Warning 7, NWS Milwaukee, WI

173 
WHUS73 KMKX 060243
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
843 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-
876-061045-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.260206T1600Z-260207T0900Z/
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 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-
843 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
FRIDAY TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. 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...Northern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Friday to midnight CST 
  Friday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 10 AM 
  Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-061045-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
843 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday 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>646-061045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.260206T1400Z-260207T0900Z/
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-
843 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

018 
WHUS73 KMKX 060853
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
253 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-
876-061700-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.260206T1600Z-260207T0900Z/
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 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-
253 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. 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...Northern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 
  midnight CST tonight. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, 
  from 10 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-061700-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
253 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 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>646-061700-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.260206T1400Z-260207T0900Z/
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-
253 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

152 
WHUS73 KMKX 061408
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
808 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-
876-062215-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.260206T1600Z-260207T0900Z/
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 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-
808 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 16 ft expected. 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 of the open waters of Lake Michigan for the Gale
  warning and all but the southern most portions of the lake for
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-062215-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.260206T1600Z-260207T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
808 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 11 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM 
  offshore to mid-line of 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 and Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 
  5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 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>646-062215-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260207T0900Z/
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-
808 AM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

516 
WHUS73 KMKX 062001
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
201 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-
876-070415-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260207T0900Z/
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 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-
201 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 10 to 15 ft expected. 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 of the open waters of Lake Michigan for the Gale 
  warning and all but the southern most portions of the lake for 
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-070415-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260207T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
201 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM 
  offshore to mid-line of 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 and Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 
  5NM offshore to Mid Lake.

* WHEN...Until 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>646-070415-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260207T0900Z/
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-
201 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 4
  to 7 feet in ice free areas.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

909 
WHUS73 KMKX 070250
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-
876-071100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.UP.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260207T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260207T0600Z/
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 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-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt. Waves 7 to 12 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray 
  Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or 
  greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels.

* WHERE...Northern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the
  Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-070600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260207T0600Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  9 to 14 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-071100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260207T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 4
  to 7 feet in ice free areas

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-071100-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260207T1500Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
850 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 4
  to 7 feet in ice free areas

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* 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
618 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Light snow accumulations (1 inch or less) are expected this
  morning, which may impact the morning commute (especially
  towards east-central Wisconsin).

- A mix of light snow (1 inch or less) and freezing drizzle is
  likely between midnight tonight and 9 AM CST Friday morning.
  This may impact the Friday morning commute.

- A Gale Watch is in effect for the open waters of Lake Michigan
  mid-morning Friday through the evening hours. Northerly winds
  gusting 35 to 40 knots and building waves in ice free areas
  are expected.

- Low chances (10-25%) for light snow Saturday night, mainly
  towards east-central WI.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 610 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

The forecast remains generally on track, so I will focus only on
what has changed since the short term discussion was issued.

As of right now (6 AM CST), light accumulating snowfall is
confirmed towards east-central WI (with Fond du Lac and
Sheboygan airports confirming), with some flurries extending
south to Watertown / Waukesha / Milwaukee / Janesville. This
light snow is expected to progress southeastward across the
region, wrapping up around noon (or soon thereafter). That
leaves us with dry weather and low clouds for the afternoon and
evening today. We still can't completely rule out patchy
freezing drizzle this afternoon and evening, though we've
limited the chances for measurable precip to 10% for this time
period. Snow totals have decreased slightly, though east-central
WI still stands a chance of reaching or locally exceeding the 1
inch mark (given that accumulating snow has already begun).
Mostly a dusting to less than 1 inch elsewhere.

The late tonight / Friday morning precip remains on track with
prior expectations, though we can now confine the time range of
that activity from midnight CST tonight thru 9 AM CST Friday
(when the vast majority of model QPF falls). From 9 AM to 3 PM
Friday, we've limited precip chances to ~30% or less. Snow
totals for this second phase are in the ballpark of 1 inch or
less (for now), with predominantly 'just snow' falling towards
east central WI and a mix of snow and freezing drizzle /
freezing rain for the rest of the region (glaze of ice
possible). Once concerning trend has been the shift /
re-centering of model QPF further south (over top of our
region), meaning that the potential Friday AM commute impacts
could be more of a 'region wide' threat as opposed to mainly
just east-central WI. That said, the higher snow accumulation
potential (to around 1 inch) remains in east-central WI due to
the lack of rain mixing in. Locally higher amounts in the 1 to
2 inch range can no longer be completely ruled out.

Sheppard

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 1213 AM CST Wed Feb 4 2026

Today through Saturday night:

Dry and quiet weather is expected tonight. Clouds will increase from
the north ahead of our next chance for precipitation Thursday
morning into Thursday afternoon. Warm air advection and good
frontogenesis will kick off the snow showers during the morning
hours. There is a small chance 10% or less for some freezing
drizzle to develop as we loose cloud ice during the latter half
of this precip event (late morning/early afternoon). Its more
likely that once the snow starts that it remains snow throughout
the event with many of the sounding profiles backing that up.
The profiles have dried up in the low levels quiet a bit
compared to previous runs with a nice inverted V sounding and
the cloud layer looks to be much shallower. Can't rule it out
completely as if there is any forcing the cloud layer is low
enough to prevent any ice cry formation. Regardless there are
likely to be some impacts to the morning commute as snow starts
to fall and could easily accumulate on roads and elevated
surfaces. Generally expecting some light to moderate rates for
snowfall around 0.5 inch/hr.

By this afternoon, the snow will end and temperatures will continue
to climb with a few locations pulling above freezing (above 32). Dry
weather, quiet conditions and overcast skies will persist however
through Thursday evening with the next chance for precip coming late
Thursday night into Friday morning. THis second chance for rain will
be driven by a sfc cold front and upper level shortwave. Despite
this largely occuring overnight in colder temperatures, there looks
to again be a struggle with the formation of and presence of ice
crystals in the cloud deck for snow. Snow and freezing drizzle will
be the predominate weather type. There isnt a clear time for
precip change over nor is it expected to be solely freezing
drizzle. If we do loose cloud ice then its will likely be
isolated patches that don't last long. The Friday morning
commute may likely be impacted.

Dry weather will then return for Friday afternoon through Saturday
evening across southern Wisconsin. While Friday brings warming
temperatures into the mid to upper 30s, Saturday is expected to
be a bit colder behind the cold front with highs in the low to
mid 20s. As high pressure moves through Saturday into Saturday
night, there is a small chance (15%) for some mid level WAA to
kick off some flurries/light snow Saturday night, but confidence
on this is low.

Patterson

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 1213 AM CST Wed Feb 4 2026

Sunday through Tuesday:

The low chances for precipitation (15% or less) may linger into
the early morning hours sunday morning as the mid level WAA
pulls east out of the state. Otherwise, Sunday will be largely
dry for southern Wisconsin as the ridge remains aloft and sfc
high pressure lingers across the Great Lakes Region.

The upper level ridging will remain through Monday before the ridge
looks flattens out and moves east. This is where guidances starts to
diverge a bit in the extended. The GFS really flattens out the
ridge and a shortwave trough moves through this much more zonal
pattern while CAN and EURo have a more amplified ridge moving
east. The more amplified ridge keeps the shortwave further
north. This shows up in the ensembles and when looking at the
clusters analysis as well with a monopole set up (uncertainties
in amplitude). There are some low chance POPs around 15% or less
during this time on Tuesday due to this uncertainty with the
shortwave and ridging. More substantial troughing looks to move
in by mid week which paints the extended with a lot of low
chance POPs from Tuesday onward. This is likely due to the
timing issues which will clean up as we get closer to the
weekend and early next week.

Now the only other thing worth mentioning of the extended is there
will be a warm up heading out way. Under the influence of high
pressure Sunday through late Monday, Wisconsin will have south to
southwesterly winds which will keep the WAA underway. There is a
good chance that we could crack 40 degrees. For context this is
above normal but well below the record values.

Patterson

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 600 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

MVFR cloud ceilings and light snow have begun to gradually push
into the region, with the lowest visibilities (down to 2 SM) and
accumulating snowfall currently towards east-central WI (and
further north / west), flurries reported as far south as
Watertown / Waukesha, and the rest of the weak radar returns
further south struggling to reach the ground due to evaporation
(though flurries are likely to make it down at some point this
morning). The steadier snowfall will continue to shift
southeastward from central / east-central WI over the course of
this morning, dissipating towards mid-day today and leaving a
lull (dry weather) into this afternoon and evening, with
predominantly MVFR ceilings. Some patchy freezing drizzle cannot
be ruled out through this period (10% chance). Else, dry
weather. A light southwest breeze today, veering west into this
evening.

Between midnight tonight and 9 AM CST Friday morning, a second
round of wintry precipitation is expected, with the MVFR
ceilings likely to descend to IFR. This round will again feature
light accumulating snow, but mixed with freezing drizzle (esp
further south and west in the region). This activity will wind
down after 9 AM, with only 30% precip chances lingering through
the rest of Friday morning. Gusty northwest winds are expected
to arrive around dawn Friday morning and intensify through the
rest of the morning.

Sheppard

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 1213 AM CST Wed Feb 4 2026

High pressure of 30.5 inches in Indiana will continue to shift
southeast tonight ahead of an approaching shortwave. Light winds
this evening will increase heading into Thursday out of the
southwest as the pressure gradient tightens.

Low pressure of 29.4 inches will head eastward through James
Bay Thursday night and continue eastward into Quebec on Friday,
dragging a cold front through the Great Lakes region. Moderate
westerly winds Thursday night will increase out of the northwest
Friday behind the front. A Gale Watch is in effect for the open
waters from mid-morning Friday through the evening hours. A
Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed during this time as
well. Additionally, a period of heavy freezing spray is looking
likely from Friday afternoon through Friday night.

Patterson

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Gale Watch...LMZ080-LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-
     LMZ567-LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ777-LMZ779-LMZ868-
     LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-LMZ876-LMZ878...10 AM Friday to
     midnight Saturday.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
623 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-061230-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
623 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snow accumulations (1 inch or less) are expected this morning,
which may impact the morning commute, especially towards east
central Wisconsin.

A mix of light snow and freezing drizzle is expected after
midnight tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A mix of light snow and freezing drizzle between midnight tonight
and 9 AM Friday morning may lead to slippery travel conditions for
the Friday morning commute.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-061230-
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-
623 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

A Small Craft Advisory will likely be needed Friday into Friday
night for gusty north winds and building waves in ice free areas.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061230-
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-
623 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

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...Friday through Wednesday

A Gale Watch is in effect for the open waters of Lake Michigan
mid-morning Friday through the evening hours. Northerly winds
gusting 35 to 40 knots and building waves in ice free areas are
expected.

Heavy freezing spray is possible Friday afternoon through Friday
night.

Sheppard

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