Gale Watch — 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; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * 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.
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