Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
657 WHUS73 KLOT 240929 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 329 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025 LMZ740>745-241730- /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0019.251126T0900Z-251128T0000Z/ 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- 329 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft possible, highest east of Gary Indiana. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$