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Gale Warning
ActiveRock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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