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HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
340 AM CDT Thu Aug 28 2025

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340 AM CDT Thu Aug 28 2025 /440 AM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
  High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.

DISCUSSION...

An isolated thunderstorm or two is possible early this morning.
There is also a chance of a few thunderstorms in the area this
afternoon as well.

Otherwise, look for large waves and strong currents tp develop at
Lake Michigan beaches late this afternoon and continue tonight
resulting in dangerous swimming conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...
  High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

  Moving toward the southeast at 35 mph this morning and south to
  southeast at 20 mph this afternoon.

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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-
340 AM CDT Thu Aug 28 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

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- Izzi

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