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HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
425 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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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.
  Limited Flooding Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Moderate to locally heavy rain is possible this morning over
northwest Indiana, which could result in some ponding of water in
low lying areas and renewed rises on area rivers and streams.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening, mainly west of a Crystal Lake to Paxton line.

Minor flooding will continue in a few locations near larger
rivers.

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

Friday...
  Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Sunday night and Monday...
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
  Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday...
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Northwest winds are expected to gust over 40 mph at times Friday.

Thunderstorms are likely Tuesday with early indications of a
potential for severe thunderstorms.

Minor flooding will continue in a few locations near larger
rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

 Moving toward the southeast at 25 mph.

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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-
425 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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.

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

Friday...
  Gale force winds and or very hazardous waves are likely.
Saturday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Sunday night and Monday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

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- Izzi

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