Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 5NM E Milwaukee WI

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
109 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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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-
109 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Dense Smoke Advisory is in effect later this afternoon and
tonight, as wildfire smoke moving southward into the area is
expected to contribute to lower visibilities and unhealthy air
quality.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect this evening into later
tonight for building waves.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Dense Smoke Advisory continues into later Sunday night, as
wildfire smoke lingers and continues to contribute to lower
visibilities and unhealthy air quality. It may linger into Monday
morning.

Severe storms are possible mainly Monday afternoon and evening,
with all severe weather hazards possible.

Winds and waves may reach Small Craft Advisory levels at times
Monday into Wednesday.

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Dense Smoke Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
246 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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/O.CON.KMKX.MS.Y.0002.260718T2000Z-260720T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0070.260719T0000Z-260719T1200Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
246 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4 to 6 feet. For
  the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to
  1 nautical mile.

* WHERE...Port Washington WI to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM
  this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
246 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

LMZ644>646-190400-
/O.CON.KMKX.MS.Y.0002.260718T2000Z-260720T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0070.260719T0000Z-260719T1200Z/
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
246 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...DENSE SMOKE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4 to 6 feet. For
  the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to
  1 nautical mile.

* WHERE...Port Washington WI to Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon
  to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM
  this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

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