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Gale Warning
ActiveWinthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL; Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM CST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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