Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Small Craft Advisory
ActivePort Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar