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Small Craft Advisory
ActivePort Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible.
* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening.
* 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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