Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
738 WHUS73 KLOT 261445 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 945 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024 LMZ741>745-262245- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0008.240927T1800Z-240928T0800Z/ 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- 945 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN, and Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$