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Gale Warning 20, NWS Chicago, IL

December 5, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Dec 5, 2021, 3:14 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 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
Dec 5, 2021, 3:14 AM CST (09:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

328 
WHUS73 KLOT 050914
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
314 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ740>745-051715-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0102.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0015.211206T0600Z-211206T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0020.211206T0600Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
314 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt. Significant
  waves to 10 ft. Occasional waves to 13 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kt with a few gale gusts to 35
  kt. Significant wave to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST 
  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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
573 
WHUS73 KLOT 051537
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
937 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ740>745-052345-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0020.211206T0600Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
937 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 kt. Significant 
  waves to 10 ft. Occasional waves to 13 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kt with a few gale gusts to 35 
  kt. Significant wave to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST 
  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.

&&

$$
347 
WHUS73 KLOT 052038
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
238 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ740>745-060445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0020.211206T0600Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
238 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 40 kt. Significant
  waves to 11 ft and occasional waves to 14 ft, with highest in
  the Indiana nearshore. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds
  to 25 kt. Significant wave to 6 ft. Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST 
  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.

&&

$$
971 
WHUS73 KLOT 060331
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
931 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ740>745-061145-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0020.211206T0600Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
931 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west gales to 40 kt. Significant 
  waves to 11 ft and occasional waves to 14 ft, with highest in 
  the Indiana nearshore. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds to 25 kt. Significant wave to 6 ft. Occasional waves to 
  8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST 
  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.

&&

$$
762 
WHUS73 KLOT 060906
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
306 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ740>745-061730-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
306 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kt. Significant waves to 11 ft and
  occasional waves to 14 ft, highest in the Indiana nearshore. 

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS73 KLOT 061551
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
951 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ740>745-062100-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T2100Z/
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-
951 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kt. Significant waves 8 to 11 ft
  occasionally to 14 ft, highest in the Indiana nearshore.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
778 
WHUS73 KLOT 062057
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
257 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ740>742-070400-
/O.CAN.KLOT.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211206T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0103.211206T2057Z-211207T0400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
257 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt with a few gales to 35 kt through
  early evening. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-070000-
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
257 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kt. Significant waves 5 to 8 ft
  occasionally to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
123 
WHUS73 KLOT 062343
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
543 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ743>745-070745-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.SC.Y.0103.211207T0000Z-211207T1000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
543 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft 
  occasionally to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves will be east of the
  Indiana Dunes State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-070600-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-211207T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
543 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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
Dec 5, 1:54 PM CSTWind AdvisoryLOTBoone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane and 8 more22 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.