Small Craft Advisory for Sheboygan to Port Washington WI; Port Washington to North Point Light WI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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 first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 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 severe conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point Lighthouse. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 5 PM CST Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 6:34PM CST until November 14 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 11 at 6:34PM CST until November 13 at 6:00PM CST 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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