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Gale Watch
ActiveWinthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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