NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WIGL.A 0016October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Sheboygan to Port Washington WI
The National Weather Service office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a gale watch for Sheboygan to Port Washington WI, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 16th gale watch the NWS office in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued9:12 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
In force from10:00 a.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
Expires10:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
- Area
- Sheboygan to Port Washington WI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 9:12 p.m. CDT, October 14, 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, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KMKX GL.A 0016
- 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, waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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