NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WIGL.W 0030October 15, 2026
Gale Warning: Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and 1 more
The National Weather Service office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a gale warning for Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and 1 more, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 30th gale warning the NWS office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
- Area
- Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and 1 more
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:18 p.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMKX GL.W 0030
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. Winds becoming northwest tonight. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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