Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 2, NWS Chicago, IL
NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Jan 20, 2021, 10:01 PM CST. It was in force for 119 min. 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, 10:01 PM CST (04:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 119 min
- Issued by
- NWS Chicago, IL
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$ LMZ744-745-211215- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0005.210121T0600Z-210122T1500Z/ Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 1001 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 kt, significant waves to 6 ft, and occasional waves to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, winds to 25 to 30 kt expected, direction southwest tonight, west on Thursday, and northwest on Thursday evening through Friday morning, significant waves to 7 ft, and occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
1 follow-up statement
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, 10:01 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 35 hr |
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