Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 4, NWS Chicago, IL
NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Jan 29, 2021, 2:22 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2021, 2:22 PM CST (20:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 31, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Chicago, IL
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387 WHUS73 KLOT 292022 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 222 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 LMZ740>742-300430- /O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T0900Z-210131T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0004.210131T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 222 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east to northeast gales to 35 kt. For the small craft advisory winds to 30 kt. Waves to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 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 6 PM Saturday to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday and from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-300430- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T1500Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 222 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt with waves to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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896 WHUS73 KLOT 300338 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 938 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 LMZ740>742-301145- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T0900Z-210131T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.210131T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 938 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the gale warning, southeast gales to 35 kt becoming east. Significant waves to 11 ft. Occasional waves to 14 ft. For the small craft advisory, southeast winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 10 ft. Occasional waves to 13 ft. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-301145- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T1500Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 938 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
967 WHUS73 KLOT 300857 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 257 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 LMZ740>742-301700- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T0900Z-210131T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.210131T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 257 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the gale warning, southeast gales to 35 kt becoming east. Significant waves to 11 ft. Occasional waves to 14 ft. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 6 PM CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-301700- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T1500Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 257 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
264 WHUS73 KLOT 301549 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 949 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 LMZ740>742-310000- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.210131T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 949 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the gale warning, southeast gales to 35 kt becoming east. Significant waves to 11 ft. Occasional waves to 14 ft. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 6 PM CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-310000- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 949 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
400 WHUS73 KLOT 302048 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 248 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 LMZ740>742-310500- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.210131T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 248 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the gale warning, southeast gales to 35 kt becoming east. Significant waves to 12 ft. Occasional waves to 16 ft. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 6 PM CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-310500- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 248 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt becoming east tonight and northeast Sunday. Significant waves to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 11 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
680 WHUS73 KLOT 310329 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 929 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 LMZ740>742-311130- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210201T2100Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 929 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 12 ft. Occasional waves to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 10 ft. Occasional waves to 13 ft. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 3 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-311130- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 929 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...East winds to 30 kt becoming northeast Sunday. Significant waves to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 12 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
454 WHUS73 KLOT 311017 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 417 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 LMZ740>742-311830- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210202T1600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 417 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 12 ft. Occasional waves to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to north winds to 25 to 30 kt with a few gale gusts possible this evening. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-311830- /O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 417 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East to northeast winds today, shifting to north this evening, with speeds to 30 kt and a few gale gusts to 35 kt possible this evening. Significant waves to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 12 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ RC
018 WHUS73 KLOT 311455 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 855 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 LMZ740>742-312300- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210131T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.210131T1500Z-210202T1600Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 855 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and waves 8 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ LMZ743>745-312300- /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210203T0900Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 855 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...East to northeast winds today, shifting to north this evening, with speeds to 30 kt and a few gale gusts to 35 kt possible this evening. Significant waves to 9 ft. Occasional waves to 12 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 3:20 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 5 days | |
| Jan 29, 3:23 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | LOT | Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy and 12 more | 24 hr |
| Jan 29, 12:07 PM CST | River Flood Advisory | LOT | Winnebago | 21 hr |
| Jan 29, 2:22 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 4 days | |
| Jan 29, 2:38 PM CST | Winter Storm Warning | LOT | Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Iroquois and 10 more | 51 hr |
| Jan 29, 2:43 PM CST | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | LOT | Cook, Lake | 60 hr |
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