Gale Watch 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 you need to know
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- 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, Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI, Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI
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What is happening
What: North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 6 ft on the Bay and 6 to 10 ft on Lake Michigan will be possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan,...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 6 ft on the Bay and 6 to 10 ft on Lake Michigan will be possible. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, and Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:50PM CDT until October 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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Source and limitations
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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