3 products issued by NWS for: 6NM ESE Chicago IL
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 852 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 LMZ740>742-162200- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261016T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0021.261016T1800Z-261017T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 852 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 852 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 LMZ740>742-162200- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261016T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0021.261016T1800Z-261017T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 852 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Chicago IL 339 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 LMZ740>745-170800- 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- 339 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Gale force winds are likely this afternoon and evening. Waterspouts and isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into this evening, mainly Indiana waters east of Gary. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Hazardous conditions for small craft are expected Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... $$ - Izzi