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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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 35 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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 Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 35 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to midnight CDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 9:00PM CDT until October 17 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 9:00PM CDT until October 17 at 12:00AM 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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