Herbster, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI
and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday
to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Duluth MN to Port Wing WI, Port Wing to Sand Island WI
and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday
to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches except between 5 and 7 inches
for northern Bayfield County and between 3 and 5 inches for
northern Iron County and ice accumulations around one quarter of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, and Iron Counties. This includes the
Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band,
the Bad River Reservation and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations
including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The majority of the snowfall is expected to
fall during the daytime hours. With the high sun angle and
temperatures hovering just above freezing, snowfall will have a
difficult time accumulating on warm surfaces leading to a slushy
mess.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road information.

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