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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:02 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts (around 45 mph) may only last a few hours of this time window in any given area, but when combined with the snowfall (particularly in the western half of the advisory area), could further worsen travel conditions and increase strain on tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:13 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt and waves up to 4 feet. Winds veer southwest after dawn with gusts to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM CST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM CST 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 severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:13 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 10 to 20 kt and waves up to 4 feet. Winds veer southwest after dawn with gusts to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM CST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM CST 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 severe conditions. &&
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