Small Craft Advisory for Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI, Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI, Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: South winds 15 to 25 kts veering southwest on Wednesday morning. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay. When: From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM CDT Wednesday.
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...South winds 15 to 25 kts veering southwest on Wednesday morning. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 11 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 24 at 9:28PM CDT until August 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued August 24 at 9:28PM CDT until August 26 at 11:00AM 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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