Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 9:47AM CST until December 4 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 7:47am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Port Wing to
Sand Island WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Wednesday.
For the Gale Warning, from noon Wednesday to 9 AM CST Thursday.
* 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 hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN