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Gale Warning
ExpiredPort Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Status
Ended
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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