WI Marine Warning and Forecast

WI Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, January 17, 2020

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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

322 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS

EVENING...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM

CST SUNDAY...

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Southeast wind 15 to 25

knots increasing to 30 knots by early evening. Waves building to

4 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt

with gusts up to 40 kt developing by late evening and waves

building to 8 to 10 feet. 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 areas from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this

evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM

CST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Watch, from Saturday

afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could

capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate

hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel.

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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