Marine Weather Message Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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WHUS73 KLOT 261455
MWWLOT
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
955 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024
LMZ740>745-262300-
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/O.CON.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-
955 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 to 40 kt and significant waves 5
to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 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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