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Gale Watch
Issued: 8:07 PM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Thursday night becoming westerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt on Friday along with waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:07 PM Mar. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt Thursday night becoming westerly 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt on Friday along with waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late Friday 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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