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Gale Warning
ActiveSheboygan to Port Washington WI; Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, easterly winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. Winds becoming northwest tonight. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT 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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