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Small Craft Advisory
ActivePort Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington 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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