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Moderate Severity Alert

Winter Storm Watch

From Sun 4:00 pm until Mon 7:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Ozaukee and Washington Counties

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with light icing. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. WHERE...Ozaukee and Washington Counties. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation will end around 10AM and transition to rain, ending advisory level impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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...PROLONGED WINTER STORM SYSTEM BEGINS TONIGHT AND CONTINUES THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong late winter storm system is expected to impact southern Wisconsin during the last half of the weekend in 3 phases: Saturday night into Sunday morning expecting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and the potential for around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. Sunday late morning into Sunday afternoon will see milder temps and mostly rain with a few thunderstorms mainly outside of central and east-central Wisconsin. Light freezing rain is expected to continue over central and east-central Wisconsin. Sunday evening through Monday expect heavy banded snow to impact southern WI with snowfall totals from 5 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will cause blowing snow and visibility restrictions. There remains considerable model uncertainty regarding snow amounts and end timing of winter impacts over southeast Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday Morning. The Winter Storm Watch will be maintained at this time.
Moderate Severity Alert

Winter Weather Advisory

From Sat 7:00 pm until Sun 10:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Ozaukee and Washington Counties

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with light icing. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. WHERE...Ozaukee and Washington Counties. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixed precipitation will end around 10AM and transition to rain, ending advisory level impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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...PROLONGED WINTER STORM SYSTEM BEGINS TONIGHT AND CONTINUES THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong late winter storm system is expected to impact southern Wisconsin during the last half of the weekend in 3 phases: Saturday night into Sunday morning expecting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and the potential for around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. Sunday late morning into Sunday afternoon will see milder temps and mostly rain with a few thunderstorms mainly outside of central and east-central Wisconsin. Light freezing rain is expected to continue over central and east-central Wisconsin. Sunday evening through Monday expect heavy banded snow to impact southern WI with snowfall totals from 5 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will cause blowing snow and visibility restrictions. There remains considerable model uncertainty regarding snow amounts and end timing of winter impacts over southeast Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday Morning. The Winter Storm Watch will be maintained at this time.
Low Severity Alert

Gale Watch

From Sun 4:00 am until Tue 1:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL

Description

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...For the Gale Watch, east winds tonight and north winds Sunday evening 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Monday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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.
Low Severity Alert

Heavy Freezing Spray Watch

From Mon 4:00 am until Tue 1:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL

Description

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...For the Gale Watch, east winds tonight and north winds Sunday evening 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Monday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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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