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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:04 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and some sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH leading to some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:42 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt Sunday morning turning to north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Sunday night through Monday night. 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. 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 will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gales may diminish briefly during the day Sunday, before winds turn northerly and become strong gales Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:42 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt Sunday morning turning to north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Sunday night through Monday night. 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. 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 will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gales may diminish briefly during the day Sunday, before winds turn northerly and become strong gales Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch
Issued: 1:42 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt Sunday morning turning to north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Sunday night through Monday night. 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. 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 will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gales may diminish briefly during the day Sunday, before winds turn northerly and become strong gales Sunday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
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