Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
308 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

LMZ740>743-122300-
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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-
308 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

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

* 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.

&&

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LMZ744-745-130300-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-240413T0300Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
308 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
  occasionally to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 10 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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