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Gale Watch
ActivePort Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 32 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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