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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:46 AM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 3 to 5 ft will continue. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:46 AM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 3 to 5 ft will continue. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 8:46 AM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 3 to 5 ft will continue. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:15 AM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph may occur along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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