NWS Green Bay WIGL.A 0008October 5, 2026
Gale Watch: Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI and Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI
The National Weather Service office in Green Bay issued a gale watch for Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI and Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 8th gale watch the NWS office in Green Bay issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued1:30 a.m. CDT, October 5, 2026
In force from1:00 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
In force for 6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Green Bay WI
- Area
- Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI and Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:30 a.m. CDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KGRB GL.A 0008
- 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 first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kts with gusts up to 34 kts and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kts with gusts up to 25 kts and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * 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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