Weather Alerts-

River Flood Warning

From Sat 1:37 am until 10:00 pm CST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. WHEN...Until late this evening. IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 10.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening.

Small Craft Advisory

Until Sat 12:00 pm CST

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft. WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Marine Weather Statement

Until Sat 4:15 am CST

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Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL

Description

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 250 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Aurora to near Joliet, moving northeast at 55 knots. These storms will arrive at the Illinois lakefront around 330 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

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