Weather Alerts for Lake MI Chicago

Issued by the National Weather Service

Gale Warning  GALE WARNING   Gale Warning
LAKE MI CHICAGO

Areas Affected:
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL - Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL - Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL - Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN
Effective: Sun, 10/19 1:55am Updated: Sun, 10/19 6:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/19 10:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft
occasionally to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

Information:
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.