Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 13, NWS Chicago, IL
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
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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
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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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 10:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LOT | Lee | 38 min |
| Sep 20, 10:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LOT | Lee | 42 min |
| Sep 20, 11:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LOT | Boone, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, McHenry | 31 min |
| Sep 21, 12:12 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | LOT | 2 hr | |
| Sep 21, 3:40 AM CDT | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | LOT | Cook | 54 hr |
| Sep 21, 3:44 AM CDT | Gale Watch | LOT | 11 hr | |
| Sep 21, 3:44 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 20 hr |
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