NWS Expects Small-Craft Conditions off Sheboygan Nov. 11–13; Gales Likely Thursday
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan expects small-craft advisory conditions on Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington from Wednesday night, Nov. 11, through Friday night, Nov. 13. Gales are becoming likely Thursday, Nov. 12, into Thursday night.
This forecast covers Lake Michigan waters, not inland Sheboygan County.
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7-Day Weather Forecast
Winds and waves expected to build Wednesday night, Nov. 11
A nearshore marine forecast issued at 3:10 a.m. CST Tuesday, Nov. 10, calls for north winds of 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 15 to 25 knots late Wednesday evening and up to 30 knots after midnight in the Sheboygan-to-Port Washington zone. Waves are forecast to build from 3 to 4 feet to 6 to 8 feet.
The nearshore forecast says a Small Craft Advisory may be needed. These forecast statements do not themselves issue an advisory. A separate NWS hazardous weather outlook, issued at 12:54 a.m. CST Nov. 10, expects small-craft advisory conditions Wednesday night through Friday night and says gales are becoming likely Thursday into Thursday night.
Check for updates before departure
Forecasts and alert status can change. Boaters planning a Lake Michigan trip during the Nov. 11–13 period should check current NWS marine forecasts and alerts before leaving shore.
