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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1209 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025
LMZ740>745-181715-
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-
1209 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025
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.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Sunday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Monday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
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KJB
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 906 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025 LMZ740>745-172215- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-250419T0300Z/ 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- 906 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt expected. Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected this afternoon and tonight in the Illinois nearshore. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$