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Gale Warning 21, NWS Chicago, IL

June 14, 2019

NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Jun 14, 2019, 3:36 AM CDT. It took effect at Jun 14, 2019, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 14, 2019, 3:36 AM CDT (08:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 14, 2019, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 14, 2019, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

156 
WHUS73 KLOT 140836
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
336 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

LMZ740>742-141645-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.190614T1500Z-190614T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0021.190614T1800Z-190614T2300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
336 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT
this evening. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This
Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 1 PM
CDT this afternoon. 

* WINDS...to 35 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 3 ft.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...to 5 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-141645-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.190614T1500Z-190615T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
336 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT
this evening. 

* WINDS...to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 4 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
099 
WHUS73 KLOT 141443
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
943 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

LMZ740>742-142245-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.190614T1500Z-190614T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0021.190614T1800Z-190614T2300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
943 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 3 ft.

* OCCASIONAL WAVES...to 5 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-142245-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.190614T1500Z-190615T1500Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
943 AM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to south to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 4 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

RC
433 
WHUS73 KLOT 142054
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
354 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

LMZ740>742-150500-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190614T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0056.190614T2300Z-190615T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
354 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Small Craft
Advisory, which is in effect from 6pm this evening until 7 AM CDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest to 35 kt easing to 25 to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...3 to 5 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-150500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190615T1500Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
354 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to south to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...2 to 4 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

RC
575 
WHUS73 KLOT 142312
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
612 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

LMZ740>742-150715-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190614T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-190615T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
612 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 5 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-150715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-190615T1500Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
612 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to 30 kt.

* SIGNIFICANT WAVES...to 4 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 14, 3:36 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOT23 hr
Jun 14, 3:54 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOT11 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.