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MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

LMZ740>745-220445-
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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-
345 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt with a few gales over 40
  kt possible. Significant waves to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM
  CDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms with winds gusts possible in
  excess of 50 kt are possible this evening.

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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