Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Near Port Washington to Wind Point WI
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NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Special Marine Warning for Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters from Port Washington to Wind Point WI until 9:30 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Michigan near Wisconsin
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. The alert is effective from September 4 at 8:25 AM CDT until September 4 at 9:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; and Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 8:24 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 nm east of Port Washington to 6 nm southwest of Milwaukee, moving east at 40 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 8:25 AM CDT to 9:30 AM CDT on September 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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