- In force from
- Oct 16, 1:00 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 1:00 AM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 3:24 PM CDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 14, 9:56 PM CDT
- Office
- Chicago, IL
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Lake Michigan
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft possible.
- Where
- Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN, and Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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