Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Evanston IL

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
905 AM CDT Wed May 13 2026

LMZ740>742-132215-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-260514T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
905 AM CDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
348 AM CDT Wed May 13 2026

LMZ740>745-140900-
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-
348 AM CDT Wed May 13 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...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Hazardous conditions for small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Friday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday and Sunday...
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Monday and Tuesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

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KJB

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