* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.