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Gale Warning

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Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, 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, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 5 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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