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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:11 AM May. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, east-northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM CDT Thursday. * 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: 7:11 AM May. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, east-northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM CDT Thursday. * 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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