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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
918 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025

LMZ740>744-211030-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0022.250621T1400Z-250622T0300Z/
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-
918 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Burns Harbor IN.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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