Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 1, NWS Chicago, IL
NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Jan 20, 2021, 5:05 PM CST. It was in force for 7 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
- Jan 20, 2021, 5:05 PM CST (23:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Chicago, IL
The text
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502 WHUS73 KLOT 202305 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 505 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ744-745-210715- /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210122T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0001.210120T2305Z-210121T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0400Z-210122T1500Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 505 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 7 ft, and occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ740>743-210715- /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210122T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0001.210120T2305Z-210121T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0400Z-210122T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 505 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 to 40 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ RC
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258 WHUS73 KLOT 210112 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 712 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ744-745-210600- /O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0600Z-210122T1500Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 712 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 7 ft, and occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ740>743-210600- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0400Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0400Z-210122T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 712 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 to 40 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
664 WHUS73 KLOT 210401 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1001 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ740>743-211215- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210122T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0002.210121T0401Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0006.210121T0600Z-210122T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 1001 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 5 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ744-745-211215- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0600Z-210122T1500Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1001 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 7 ft, and occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
708 WHUS73 KLOT 210407 CCA MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Chicago IL 1007 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ740>743-211215- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0400Z/ /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210122T0600Z/ /O.COR.KLOT.GL.W.0002.210121T0407Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0006.210121T0600Z-210122T0600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN- 1007 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 4 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ LMZ744-745-211215- /O.COR.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0600Z-210122T1500Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1007 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 7 ft, and occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ RC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 5:05 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 58 hr |
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