Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Evanston IL

Small Craft Advisory

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

LMZ740>745-220445-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-240522T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0015.240522T0000Z-240522T0900Z/
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.

&&

$$




Gale Warning

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

LMZ740>745-220445-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-240522T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0015.240522T0000Z-240522T0900Z/
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.

&&

$$




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1201 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

LMZ740>745-221715-
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-
1201 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024

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...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.
  Significant Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Elevated Thunderstorm Wind Gust Risk...possibly over 50 knots.
     Limited Hail Risk...up to 1 inch in diameter.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Friday through Monday...
 Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

$$

Kluber

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