Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Gale Watch in effect from April 16, 06:00 PM CDT until April 17, 10:00 AM CDT

Last Update: 903 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

20NM NNE Gary IN

Marine Zone Forecast

SHEBOYGAN WI TO PENTWATER MI SOUTH... ...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

Rest Of Tonight

Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming east 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Tuesday

East winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 30 kt. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.

Tuesday Night

East gales to 40 kt becoming southeast gales to 35 kt. Rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft building to 8 to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft.

Wednesday

Southeast winds to 30 kt becoming south 15 to 25 kt. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft subsiding to 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.

Wednesday Night

West winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Chance of showers in the evening. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.

Thursday

West winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest 10 to 15 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.

Thursday Night

West winds 10 to 20 kt. Chance of rain showers. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Friday

Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Saturday

Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft.