Small Craft Advisory for Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
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What you need to know
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- North Point Light to Wind Point WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI, Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, 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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Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 1:55AM CDT until October 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 1:55AM CDT until October 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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