Gale Watch

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible.

* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.