Weather Alerts- Chicago, Illinois

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gales of 35 to 40 kt are possible late this morning and early afternoon. A line of very gusty showers may also result in westerly gusts briefly over 40 kt early this afternoon. 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 hazardous conditions.