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Gale Warning

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Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Oct 18, 1:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 18, 2:08 AM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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