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Gale Warning 0033
Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2025-12-19 19:53:02 2025-12-20 00:00:00 2025-12-20 09:00:00
New 2025-12-19 19:53:02 2025-12-20 00:00:00 2025-12-20 09:00:00
Continued 2025-12-20 03:16:42 2025-12-20 09:00:00
Continued 2025-12-20 03:16:42 2025-12-20 09:00:00
Expired 2025-12-20 09:15:15 2025-12-20 09:00:00
Expired 2025-12-20 09:15:15 2025-12-20 09:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2025-12-19 19:53:02

561 
WHUS73 KLOT 200152
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LMZ740>743-201200-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0033.251220T0600Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, gales to 35 kt and significant
  waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, 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, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to 
  4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-201200-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0033.251220T0600Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, gales to 35 kt and significant
  waves to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to
  30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* 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: 2025-12-19 19:53:02

561 
WHUS73 KLOT 200152
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

LMZ740>743-201200-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0033.251220T0600Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, gales to 35 kt and significant
  waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, 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, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to 
  4 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-201200-
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0033.251220T0600Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
752 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, gales to 35 kt and significant
  waves to 5 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to
  30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to 
  noon CST Sunday.

* 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: 2025-12-20 03:16:42

121 
WHUS73 KLOT 200916
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

LMZ740>743-201730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves
  to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. A few gale force gusts
  possible tonight.

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 4 AM CST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-201730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant 
  waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon CST 
  Sunday.

* 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: 2025-12-20 03:16:42

121 
WHUS73 KLOT 200916
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

LMZ740>743-201730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves
  to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. A few gale force gusts
  possible tonight.

* 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 Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 4 AM CST 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-201730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.251220T1500Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
316 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt and
  significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant 
  waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon CST 
  Sunday.

* 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: 2025-12-20 09:15:15

298 
WHUS73 KLOT 201514
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

LMZ740>743-202315-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt becoming west to 25 kt this
  afternoon then to 30 kt this evening. Occasional gale gusts to
  35 kt this morning and again this evening. 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 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-202315-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt becoming west to 25 kt this
  afternoon then to 30 kt this evening. Occasional gale gusts to 
  35 kt this morning. Significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10
  ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2025-12-20 09:15:15

298 
WHUS73 KLOT 201514
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

LMZ740>743-202315-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-251221T1000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt becoming west to 25 kt this
  afternoon then to 30 kt this evening. Occasional gale gusts to
  35 kt this morning and again this evening. 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 4 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-202315-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251220T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-251221T1800Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
914 AM CST Sat Dec 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt becoming west to 25 kt this
  afternoon then to 30 kt this evening. Occasional gale gusts to 
  35 kt this morning. Significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10
  ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* 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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