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Gale Warning

Active

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

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening.
* 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 severe conditions.
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