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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
303 PM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025

LMZ742-743-040415-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0082.250904T0000Z-250904T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0016.250905T0600Z-250905T1500Z/
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
303 PM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt
  and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 5
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  3 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday
  night through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-040415-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0082.250904T0000Z-250904T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0016.250905T0600Z-250905T1500Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
303 PM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt
  and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. For
  the Gale Watch, southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves
  to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday
  night through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-040415-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0016.250905T0600Z-250905T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
303 PM CDT Wed Sep 3 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
  occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$