Small Craft Advisory 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: Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. When: From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 3:02AM CDT until October 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 3:02AM CDT until October 15 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 14 at 3:02AM CDT until October 15 at 1:00PM 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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