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Gale Warning 13, NWS Chicago, IL

September 21, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Sep 21, 2021, 3:06 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 39 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
Sep 21, 2021, 3:06 PM CDT (20:06 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 22, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2021, 3:17 PM CDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

615 
WHUS73 KLOT 212006
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
306 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LMZ743>745-220500-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-210922T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0010.210922T0800Z-210923T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0013.210922T0500Z-210923T1200Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
306 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 45 kt with
  significant waves up to 16 ft, occasionally to 21 ft. A few
  storm force gusts to 50 kt are possible Wednesday afternoon and
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt 
  and significant waves to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. 

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN 
  and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CDT 
  tonight.

* 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>742-220500-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210922T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0010.210922T0800Z-210923T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0013.210922T0500Z-210923T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
306 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 45 kt with
  significant waves up to 14 ft, occasionally to 18 ft. A few 
  storm force gusts to 50 kt are possible Wednesday afternoon and 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt 
  and significant waves to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. 

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor 
  to Northerly Island IL and Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor 
  IL.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Carlaw
9 follow-up statements
613 
WHUS73 KLOT 220224
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
924 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LMZ743>745-221030-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-210922T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.210922T0500Z-210923T1200Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
924 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 45 kt with 
  significant waves up to 16 ft, occasionally to 21 ft. A few 
  storm force gusts to 50 kt are possible Wednesday afternoon 
  and evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 
  30 kt and significant waves to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CDT 
  tonight.

* 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>742-221030-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-210922T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.210922T0500Z-210923T1200Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
924 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 45 kt with 
  significant waves up to 14 ft, occasionally to 18 ft. A few 
  storm force gusts to 50 kt are possible Wednesday afternoon 
  and evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 
  30 kt and significant waves to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
621 
WHUS73 KLOT 220852
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ740>745-221700-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 12 to 18 ft occasionally
  to 23 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

- Izzi
507 
WHUS73 KLOT 221433
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
933 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ740>745-222245-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
933 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 12 to 18 ft occasionally 
  to 23 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as 
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
595 
WHUS73 KLOT 222026
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
326 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ744-745-230430-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
326 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally 
  to 21 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as 
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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>743-230430-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
326 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally
  to 18 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as 
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
181 
WHUS73 KLOT 230205
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
905 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ744-745-231015-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
905 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 12 to 16 ft occasionally 
  to 21 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as 
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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>743-231015-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
905 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 kt and waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally 
  to 18 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois Lake Michigan nearshore waters as well as 
  Indiana nearshore water east to Michigan City.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
754 
WHUS73 KLOT 230840
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
340 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ744-745-231645-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
340 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Gales to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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>743-231400-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
340 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Gales to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
152 
WHUS73 KLOT 231404
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
904 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ740>743-232215-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0074.210923T1404Z-210924T0800Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
904 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 6 to 9 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...Until 3 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-232100-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
904 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Gales to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
079 
WHUS73 KLOT 231412
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
912 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ744-745-232100-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
912 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Gales to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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>743-232215-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210924T0800Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
912 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 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...Until 3 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
554 
WHUS73 KLOT 232017
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
317 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ744-745-240430-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210925T0600Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
317 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 20 kt, with waves 7 to 10 feet
  tonight. Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft Friday
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ740>743-240430-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-210925T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
317 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with waves 5 to 9 ft
  tonight. Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft Friday
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Calumet Harbor 
  IL to Gary IN, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and 
  Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 20, 10:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLOTLee38 min
Sep 20, 10:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLOTLee42 min
Sep 20, 11:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLOTBoone, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, McHenry31 min
Sep 21, 12:12 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLOT2 hr
Sep 21, 3:40 AM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryLOTCook54 hr
Sep 21, 3:44 AM CDTGale WatchLOT11 hr
Sep 21, 3:44 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOT20 hr

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Sources

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