Gale Warning

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 Oct 16, 8:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 16, 9:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 15, 2:44 PM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 4 to 7 ft on the bay, and 6 to 10 ft on Lake Michigan.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, and Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 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 hazardous conditions.

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