Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
157 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ261-362-364-366-563-565-040400-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0026.251205T0300Z-251205T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0034.251205T0300Z-251205T1500Z/
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-
157 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan,
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI
5NM offshore to Mid Lake.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
315 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ740>743-040515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0107.251204T0300Z-251204T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
315 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Winds shifting to northwest to 25 kt and significant
waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
225 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ542-543-040430-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-251204T0900Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
225 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to
Sheboygan.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
157 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ643>646-040400-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251204T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
157 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
MRC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
314 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-050115-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
314 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Wind chills will fall to around 10 to 25 degrees below zero
overnight with a 20 to 30 percent chance for wind chills to be
colder than 25 degrees below zero west of the Mississippi River.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
No action needed.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-042100-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025 /354 PM EST Wed Dec 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Snow and Freezing Drizzle Risk.
Limited Excessive Cold Risk late tonight.
DISCUSSION...
Bands of light snow will continue, producing up to a coating to a
half inch of accumulation in spots for locations near and south
of I-88 through early this evening. Patchy freezing drizzle may
mix in with the snow at times.
Wind chills 10 below to 15 below zero are expected late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday through Friday Morning...
Limited Excessive Cold Risk.
Saturday Night into Sunday...
Limited Snow Risk.
Monday Night through Tuesday...
Limited Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Wind chills of 10 below to 15 below zero are expected Thursday
morning and again Thursday night into early Friday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ740>745-042100-
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-
254 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
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...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
RC
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-042045-
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-
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gusts tonight over the far northern portion of the lake may
briefly approach gale force.
Moderate freezing spray will develop tonight across the open
waters due to gusty winds and very cold air across Lake Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Moderate freezing spray will continue into Thursday morning,
especially across the northern half of the open waters.
A Gale Warning is in effect Thursday night into Friday morning
for the northern third of the lake.
Moderate freezing spray will develop again Thursday night,
continuing through Friday morning.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
LMZ643>646-042045-
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-
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect throughout tonight for
elevated winds and waves.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Small Craft Advisory criteria is expected again Thursday night
into Friday morning.
Additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed Monday night into
Wednesday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-042045-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
235 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Wind chills tonight will fall to between 15 and 18 degrees below
zero.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Wind chills between 15 and 18 degrees below zero are expected
through early Thursday morning.
Light snow is possible Friday night (20-40% chance). A more active
pattern sets up early next week, with multiple periods of light
snow expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
228 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-042030-
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-
228 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Record or near record cold is expected late tonight into Thursday
morning, where a few record low temperatures are possible. Wind
chill readings late tonight should fall to 10 below to 20 below
zero, which could lead to frost bite in 30 minutes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Wednesday
Hazardous wind chills of 10 below to 20 below zero are expected
Thursday morning. The record or near record cold will continue
Thursday afternoon with highs only 8 to 14 degrees, which may
result in a few locations setting a record low maximum for
December 4th. Below normal temperatures are expected to continue
through the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to forward snowfall measurements to the
National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
222 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-042030-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
222 PM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TONIGHT
Early season cold will result in subzero temperatures overnight
and Thursday morning for most of the area. The coldest air, with
wind chills near 20 below zero, will be seen north of I-80 in
Iowa.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Early season cold will continue through Friday morning, with
wind chills Thursday night and Friday morning as low as 5 to 15
below zero.
There is potential for accumulating snow on Saturday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.
$$
Friedlein
