Weather Alerts-

High Wind Watch

From Fri 4:00 am until 4:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana

Description

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected between 7 AM and Noon on Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Gale Watch

From Thu 10:00 pm until Fri 7:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest to west winds to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft possible. WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

Small Craft Advisory

Until Thu 4:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest to west winds to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft possible. WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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