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Gale Watch
Issued: 6:04 PM Oct. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * 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: 6:04 PM Oct. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * 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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