Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
348 WHUS73 KLOT 212045 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 LMZ740>745-220445- /O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-240522T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0015.240522T0000Z-240522T0900Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt with a few gales over 40 kt possible. Significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms with winds gusts possible in excess of 50 kt are possible this evening. 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 severe conditions. && $$