Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
940 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ541>543-052345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.261105T1800Z-261106T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.261106T0300Z-261107T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
940 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
Friday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI
850 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-052300-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0033.261105T1800Z-261107T0000Z/
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-
850 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to
35 kts and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Friday.
* 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.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
940 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ541>543-052345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.261105T1800Z-261106T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.261106T0300Z-261107T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
940 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST
Friday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI
850 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ643>646-052300-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-261107T0000Z/
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-
850 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest-west winds 15 to 25 kts this morning. Then
northwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 4
to 7 ft this evening into Friday.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
837 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ740>742-052245-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-261105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0093.261106T0000Z-261107T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
837 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft
occasionally to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this
morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this
evening to 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.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1238 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ521-522-541>543-061845-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
1238 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gale force gusts are expected across the Bay of Green Bay and the
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
$$
Eckberg
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1238 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-061845-
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-
1238 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Rest of the Afternoon and Tonight
Hazardous travel is possible, especially for high profile vehicles,
this afternoon and tonight. The strongest wind gusts are expected
this afternoon and this evening with gusts of 25 to 35 mph with
locally higher gusts to around 40 mph across northern Door County
near Gills Rock.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to report wind gusts over 35 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1200 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-061800-
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-
1200 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Northerly gales are expected to develop across the northern third
this afternoon, spreading south across the Lake through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
A Gale Warning remains in effect for all of Lake Michigan through
Friday afternoon.
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www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1200 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
LMZ643>646-061800-
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-
1200 PM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Small Craft Advisory conditions expected through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Small Craft Advisory conditions continue through Friday.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
304 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-060915-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
304 AM CST Thu Nov 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
The Iowa and North Skunk Rivers are experiencing minor flooding.
Please see the latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for
details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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