Small Craft Advisory 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; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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, Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay. When: From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 22 at 10:43AM CDT until August 23 at 10:00AM 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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