Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 4NM ENE Chicago IL

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
Issued by National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
315 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025

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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-
315 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 10 ft
  occasionally to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
  to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* 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
Issued by National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
306 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 2025

LMZ740>745-262015-
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-
306 PM CDT Fri Apr 25 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...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Scall Craft Advisory in effect for brisk north winds
  and high waves.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday...
  Small Craft Advisory in effect. Brisk north winds and
  high waves.
Monday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Tuesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.

$$

MG

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