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Gale Watch

Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL

Ended Oct 16, 10:00 PM CDT

Map of the Gale Watch over Port Washington to North Point Light WI. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 4:00 AM CDT
Until
Oct 16, 10:00 PM CDT
Issued
Oct 14, 12:29 AM CDT
Updated
4 times, last Oct 14, 9:12 PM CDT
Office
Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
Number
16 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Michigan

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING

What
For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where
Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL.
When
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

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.

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