Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued December 3 at 2:49PM CST until December 4 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 12:49pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan, and Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
3 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI