2 products issued by NWS for: 9NM NNW Evanston IL
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 251 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 LMZ740>743-190500- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0004.260119T0600Z-260119T1800Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 251 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL 231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 LMZ740>745-192045- Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 231 PM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore waters of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Gale force winds and or very hazardous waves. Significant Freezing Spray Risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Monday... Gale force winds and or very hazardous waves. Significant Freezing Spray Risk. Tuesday through Saturday... Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely at times. $$ Borchardt Visit us at www.weather.gov/chicago