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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:48 AM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray possible late Sunday night through Monday night. 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: 9:48 AM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray possible late Sunday night through Monday night. 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:25 AM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph, causing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Manitowoc, Door, and Kewaunee Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will likely result in some tree damage and power outages, especially in Door County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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