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Gale Watch

Active

Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI; Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI; Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI

Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 6 ft on the Bay and 6 to 10 ft on Lake Michigan will be possible.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, and Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.
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