


Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
022 WHUS73 KLOT 200907 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 407 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025 LMZ740>745-201715- /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0053.250421T0000Z-250421T1200Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0012.250421T1200Z-250422T0000Z/ 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- 407 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves expected along the Illinois nearshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$