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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ521-541-130000-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Cedar River to Rock Island Passage
and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
  to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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LMZ522-542-543-130000-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to
  Sheboygan, and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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