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Gale Warning
ActiveSheboygan to Port Washington WI; Port Washington to North Point Light WI
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Friday.
* 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 severe conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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