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WHUS73 KLOT 050300
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
900 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2025

LMZ740>742-050945-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250205T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0003.250206T2100Z-250207T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
900 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 20 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft occurring. For
  the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

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LMZ743>745-050900-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250205T0900Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
900 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 20 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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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