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Gale Warning
ActivePort Wing to Sand Island WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
* 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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