Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Evanston IL

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
349 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ740>745-182200-
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-
349 PM CST Sat Jan 17 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...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Sunday and Monday...
  Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
  Significant Freezing Spray Risk.
Tuesday through Thursday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

$$

Kluber

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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
333 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ740>743-180545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260118T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260119T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
333 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and
  significant waves to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
  35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through
  Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$



Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
333 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ740>743-180545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260118T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260119T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
333 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and
  significant waves to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
  35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through
  Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$