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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0032 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New 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: New 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: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 21:28:13 668 WHUS73 KLOT 180327 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ740>743-181130- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.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- 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-181130- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 21:28:13 668 WHUS73 KLOT 180327 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ740>743-181130- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.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- 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-181130- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 927 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:40:34 240 WHUS73 KLOT 180940 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-181800- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.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- 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 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. For the Gale Warning, west gales 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, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gales of 35 to 40 kt are possible late this morning and early afternoon. A line of very gusty showers may also result in westerly gusts briefly over 40 kt early this afternoon. 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-181800- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gales of 35 to 40 kt are possible late this morning and early afternoon. A line of very gusty showers may also result in westerly gusts briefly over 40 kt this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 03:40:34 240 WHUS73 KLOT 180940 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-181800- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.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- 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 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. For the Gale Warning, west gales 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, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gales of 35 to 40 kt are possible late this morning and early afternoon. A line of very gusty showers may also result in westerly gusts briefly over 40 kt early this afternoon. 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-181800- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 340 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of southerly gales of 35 to 40 kt are possible late this morning and early afternoon. A line of very gusty showers may also result in westerly gusts briefly over 40 kt this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-18 10:10:46 852 WHUS73 KLOT 181610 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-190015- /O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251218T1610Z-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- 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South to west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-190015- /O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251218T1610Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South to west winds to 35 kt and significant waves building to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-18 10:10:46 852 WHUS73 KLOT 181610 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-190015- /O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251218T1610Z-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- 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South to west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-190015- /O.CAN.KLOT.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.251218T1610Z-251219T1200Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1010 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South to west winds to 35 kt and significant waves building to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-18 15:38:23 281 WHUS73 KLOT 182137 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-190545- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-190545- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-18 15:38:23 281 WHUS73 KLOT 182137 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-190545- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-190545- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 337 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:58:36 489 WHUS73 KLOT 190558 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-191400- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-191400- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft occurring. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 23:58:36 489 WHUS73 KLOT 190558 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ740>743-191400- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-191400- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1158 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft occurring. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 03:10:50 053 WHUS73 KLOT 190910 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ740>743-191715- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1500Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 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 Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 2 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible late tonight into Saturday morning. 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-191715- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1800Z-251220T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible late tonight into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 03:10:50 053 WHUS73 KLOT 190910 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ740>743-191715- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1500Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 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 Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 2 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible late tonight into Saturday morning. 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. && $$ LMZ744-745-191715- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1800Z-251220T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 310 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gale force gusts possible late tonight into Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 09:10:14 375 WHUS73 KLOT 191509 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ740>743-192315- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves up 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ744-745-192315- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1800Z-251220T0200Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 09:10:14 375 WHUS73 KLOT 191509 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ740>743-192315- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves up 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ744-745-192315- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.251219T1800Z-251220T0200Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 909 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 12:02:49 059 WHUS73 KLOT 191802 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1202 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ744-745-200215- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-251220T0200Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1202 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ740>743-200215- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T0600Z-251220T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 1202 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||