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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
949 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ740>743-191100-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0012.240319T0900Z-240319T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0033.240319T1800Z-240320T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
949 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ080-673-675-777-779-874-876-878-190930-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0010.240319T0900Z-240319T1800Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of 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 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-
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
949 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ740>743-191100-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0012.240319T0900Z-240319T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0033.240319T1800Z-240320T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
949 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ643>646-190930-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0030.240319T0900Z-240320T0000Z/
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-
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
948 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ740>745-200300-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
948 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday...
  Gale force winds and or very hazardous waves are likely.
Wednesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Sunday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

Yack

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
255 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-192000-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
255 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Very light snow or flurries are possible across northern Wisconsin
tonight. Little or no accumulation is expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Next chance for widespread snow is forecast to arrive Thursday
evening and then continue into Friday morning. A few inches of
accumulating snow are possible and may create slippery roads and
minor travel impacts for the Friday morning commutes. The highest
snowfall totals at this time are expected south of Highway 29.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

LMZ643>646-192000-
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-
248 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Gusty southwest winds will produce Small Craft Advisory conditions
starting late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Small Craft Advisory criteria southwest winds will continue
through Tuesday morning, shifting to northwesterly Tuesday
afternoon.

Brisk northwest winds above Small Craft Advisory criteria are
expected again Wednesday.

Winds may increase to near gales early next week.


$$

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