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Small Craft Advisory — Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI, LM, Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI, LM
Issued
1:00 PM CDT · dim., sept. 13 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · dim., sept. 13 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KGRB

Affected Areas

Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI, LM Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI, LM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
Watch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 35 kt and
waves 6 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Two Rivers.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10
PM CDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.

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

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.