Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 20 at 2:04PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2025 - 12:04pm
Expires:
April 20, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI