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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

LMZ643>646-211100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250421T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0020.250421T1200Z-250422T0000Z/
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-
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds of 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest to
  west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 7 to 10
  ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  7 AM CDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT
  Monday.

* 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
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

LMZ080-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-878-211100-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0020.250421T1200Z-250422T0000Z/
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-
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan
  from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and
  Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
  Mid Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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 Grand Rapids MI
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025

LMZ844>849-211000-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-250421T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0016.250421T1200Z-250422T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
957 PM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30 knots
  and waves 1 to 4 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to
  35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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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