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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:08 AM Sep. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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 possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 3:08 AM Sep. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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 possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
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