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Gale Watch
Issued: 11:24 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, east winds tonight and north winds Sunday evening 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Monday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. 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 or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Watch
Issued: 11:24 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, east winds tonight and north winds Sunday evening 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft possible. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater possible, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through late Monday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. 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 or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. 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: 10:40 AM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. A light glaze of ice may occur. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph causing blowing snow and visibility restrictions. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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