Gale Warning for Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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- Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 17 at 2:58AM CDT until October 19 at 1:00AM 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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