Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products found for Marine Zone: LMZ744

Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

LMZ744-745-230015-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0010.260223T0000Z-260223T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt
  and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
  14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM
  CST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

LMZ744-745-230015-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0010.260223T0000Z-260223T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt
  and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft. For the
  Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
  14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM
  CST Monday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$



Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
407 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

LMZ740>745-231015-
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-
407 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
  Elevated Freezing Spray Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Monday...
  Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
  Elevated Freezing Spray Risk.
Tuesday through Thursday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Saturday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

Ratzer

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