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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
958 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

LMZ741-212300-
/O.CAN.KLOT.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240521T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.240521T2000Z-240522T1100Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
958 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt with occasional gale force gusts to
  35 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ740-212300-
/O.EXT.KLOT.MF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240521T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.240521T2000Z-240522T1100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
958 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  winds to 30 kt with occasional gale force gusts to 35 kt
  and significant waves to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
  afternoon to 6 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-212300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.240521T1700Z-240522T1100Z/
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
958 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds to 30 kt with occasional gale force gusts to 35 kt
  and significant waves to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN, and Northerly
  Island to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$