NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WIGL.A 0016October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: 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
The National Weather Service office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a gale watch for 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 and 17 more, in force until 1:00 a.m. local time on October 17. It was the 16th gale watch the NWS office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
- Area
- 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 and 17 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:47 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMKX GL.A 0016
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 15 to 20 ft possible. * WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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