Gale Warning
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
313 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
LMZ740>745-081615-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0027.260308T0900Z-260308T2300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
313 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
LMZ645-646-081615-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0025.260308T0900Z-260308T2300Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
311 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to
Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
310 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
LMZ541>543-081615-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0023.260308T0900Z-260308T2100Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
310 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts
and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT 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.
&&
$$
Kieckbusch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
509 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-091015-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
509 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Gusty southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph, mild temperatures, and
plentiful dried vegetation will produce elevated fire danger.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
There is an Enhanced Risk, or level 3 of 5 risk for severe
thunderstorms for areas south of a Geneseo, Illinois to Keosauqua,
Iowa line on Tuesday. A Slight Risk, or level 2 of 5 risk extends
further north to near a Freeport, Illinois to Iowa City, Iowa
line. Severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds,
and tornadoes will be possible Tuesday afternoon through evening.
Heavy rain and localized flooding will be possible Tuesday afternoon
into Wednesday morning, mainly south of Interstate 80.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed on Tuesday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
350 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
LMZ740>745-090900-
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-
350 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026
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...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Tuesday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday through Friday...
Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Saturday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
149 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026
LMZ521-522-541>543-090800-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
149 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gusty southwest winds may lead to ice floes on Green Bay today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is potential for northerly gales from Tuesday into
Wednesday night.
Another round of gale force gusts is possible Thursday night into
Friday.
$$
Kieckbusch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
149 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-090800-
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-
149 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Runoff from recent rainfall may result in ice break-up on rivers
and localized ice jam and river flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Minor flooding potential continues into the early part of the
work week.
A wintry mix of precipitation and strong north winds should
impact the region from Tuesday through Wednesday night. There is
increasing potential for snow and ice accumulations and locally
hazardous travel conditions, especially Tuesday night into
Wednesday.
Another system brings strong winds and possible snow accumulations
Thursday night into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1056 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-090500-
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-
1056 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect for the northern half of the lake
early Sunday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Saturday
The Gale Warning remains in effect until early Sunday afternoon.
An additional brief period of gales is possible late Sunday night
into Monday morning.
Gales are possible at times for the second half of the week.
$$
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