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Gale Warning for 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 +2 more

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What: North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts of 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 7 ft expected on the bay and 6 to 9 ft on Lake Michigan. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, and...

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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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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts of 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 7 ft expected on the bay and 6 to 9 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.

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    Gale Warning issued October 15 at 2:24AM CDT until October 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Green Bay WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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