NWS Issues Gale Warning for Offshore Lake Michigan Waters Near Sheboygan Thursday, Nov. 12

ByBrian Bateman
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Sheboygan, WI — November 11, 2026

The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office issued a Gale Warning at 3:13 a.m. CST Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan. The warning is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST Thursday, Nov. 12, in waters 5 nautical miles offshore to mid-lake.

NWS forecasts north winds of 20 to 30 knots, gusts up to 35 knots, and waves of 7 to 12 feet in the warned zone.

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What mariners should know

NWS advises mariners to alter plans to avoid hazardous conditions. Precautions include remaining in port, seeking safe harbor, altering course or securing the vessel. Check the current NWS marine alert before departure for updates.

This warning covers the specified offshore Lake Michigan zone. It is not a general warning for Sheboygan or inland Sheboygan County, and it does not cover nearshore waters.

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