Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 20 at 2:04PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2025 - 12:04pm
Expires:
April 20, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds of 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southwest to west
winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 7 to 10 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 AM CDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI; Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI