Marine Weather Message
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
350 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

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Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
350 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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LMZ743>745-221100-
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Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
350 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$