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Gale Watch
ActiveRock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kts with gusts up to 34 kts and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.
* 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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