Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

LMZ740>745-260930-
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/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0005.240326T0800Z-240327T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0013.240326T1500Z-240327T0000Z/
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-
830 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kt
  with a few gale force gusts in excess of 35 kt and significant
  waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest gales in excess of 35 kt and significant
  waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
  to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gale force
  gusts in excess of 35 kt may occur from midnight to daybreak
  Tuesday morning before the Gale Warning goes into effect.

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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