Storm Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Nearshore Waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan
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NOAA issued it on March 30, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Lake Michigan nearshore waters, with gusts up to 50 knots and waves up to 15 feet expected through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Michigan Nearshore (Washington Island to Sheboygan)
- Issued
- March 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lake Michigan Nearshore (Washington Island to Sheboygan).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI, has issued a Storm Warning (SRW) for Lake Michigan nearshore waters. This alert follows a Gale Watch that remains in effect for the region. The Storm Warning is specifically active from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, including:
- Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers, WI
- Two Rivers to Sheboygan, WI
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate action to ensure safety. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the hazardous conditions, and/or secure their vessels for severe weather.
Expected Conditions
For the Storm Warning, north winds of 25 to 35 knots are expected, with gusts reaching approximately 50 knots. Wave heights are forecast to be between 8 and 15 feet.
For the preceding Gale Watch, northeast winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves of 10 to 15 feet are possible.
Additionally, heavy snow is expected to result in poor visibility, dropping below one mile at times from late tonight into Monday morning.
Timeline
- Gale Watch: In effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
- Storm Warning: Effective from 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15, until 3:00 PM CDT Monday, March 16.
- Visibility Impacts: Heavy snow and poor visibility expected late tonight through Monday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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