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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:20 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 6:20 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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