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Gale Warning
ActiveCalumet Harbor IL to Gary IN; Gary to Burns Harbor IN; Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
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 with occasional gusts to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM CST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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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