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Gale Watch 0022
Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-17 03:00:10 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00
New 2025-12-17 03:00:10 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-17 10:01:15 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00
Continued 2025-12-17 10:01:15 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-17 15:00:52 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00
Upgraded 2025-12-17 15:00:52 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-19 06:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-17 03:00:10

519 
WHUS73 KLOT 170859
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-171700-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft 
  occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-171700-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-17 03:00:10

519 
WHUS73 KLOT 170859
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-171700-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft 
  occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-171700-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-251217T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
259 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
  gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12
  ft possible.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-17 10:01:15

992 
WHUS73 KLOT 171600
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-180000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 
  ft occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor, IL to Gary, IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-180000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 
  12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City, IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2025-12-17 10:01:15

992 
WHUS73 KLOT 171600
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-180000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For 
  the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 
  ft occasionally to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor, IL to Gary, IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-180000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west 
  gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 
  12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City, IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2025-12-17 15:00:52

065 
WHUS73 KLOT 172100
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-180500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
  occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 
  6 AM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-180500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 
  6 AM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2025-12-17 15:00:52

065 
WHUS73 KLOT 172100
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

LMZ740>743-180500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
  occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet 
  Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 
  6 AM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-180500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.251218T0300Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0022.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
300 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and 
  significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west 
  winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 
  6 AM CST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$



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