Gale Watch for Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN, Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where:...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:24PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:24PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 3:24PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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