* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 5 PM CST Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.