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Gale Watch

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; Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI; and 2 more

Ended Oct 16, 9:00 PM CDT

Map of the Gale Watch over 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. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 10:00 AM CDT
Until
Oct 16, 9:00 PM CDT
Issued
Oct 14, 2:50 PM CDT
Updated
1 time, last Oct 14, 9:00 PM CDT
Office
Green Bay, WI
Number
9 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Michigan

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING

What
North winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts 35 to 40 kts. Waves 3 to 6 ft on the Bay and 6 to 9 ft on Lake Michigan will be possible.
Where
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan, and Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
When
From Friday morning through Friday evening.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What 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.

Every area 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; Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI; Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI; Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI

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