Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Evanston IL

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
854 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026

LMZ740>743-200900-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T0900Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
854 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
901 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026

LMZ740>745-210315-
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-
901 PM CST Mon Jan 19 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.
  Significant Freezing Spray Risk along Northwest Indiana shore.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday through Saturday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely at times.
Thursday and Friday...
  Elevated Freezing Spray Risk Northwest Indiana shore.

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