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Small Craft Advisory
ActiveWinthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL; Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
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. 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 1 AM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT 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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