Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM ESE Chicago IL

Marine Point Forecast

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Today

SSW 15kt
< 1ft
High: 40 °F
Tonight

SW 15kt
< 1ft
Low: 37 °F

Small Craft Advisory
Thursday

SW 10kt
< 1ft
High: 50 °F
Thursday
Night
SSW 15kt
< 1ft
Low: 46 °F
Friday

SSW 15kt
< 1ft
High: 55 °F
Friday
Night
SSW 15kt
< 1ft
Low: 48 °F
Saturday

SSW 15kt
1ft
High: 52 °F
Saturday
Night
NNW 15kt
4ft
Low: 37 °F
Sunday

NNW 20kt
2-4ft
High: 39 °F

High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 5:07 am CST Dec 6, 2023
Forecast Valid: 8am CST Dec 6, 2023-6pm CST Dec 12, 2023

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Detailed Forecast

Today

W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tonight

SW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.

Thursday

SW wind around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Thursday Night

SSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday

SSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday Night

SSW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less.

Saturday

S wind 10 to 15 kt becoming NNW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday Night

NNW wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Rain likely. Waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.

Sunday

NNW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. A chance of rain. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.