Alert archive / Illinois / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 7, NWS Chicago, IL
NWS Chicago, IL issued this gale warning at Mar 15, 2021, 1:56 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 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
- Mar 15, 2021, 1:56 PM CDT (18:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 15, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Chicago, IL
The text
As transmitted.
777 WHUS73 KLOT 151856 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 156 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 LMZ740>742-160300- /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210316T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0007.210315T1900Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.210316T0000Z-210316T0900Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 156 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...East gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 10 ft. Occasional waves to 13 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, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-160300- /O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0007.210315T1900Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.210316T0000Z-210316T0300Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 156 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. Occasional waves to 8 ft. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
2 follow-up statements
943 WHUS73 KLOT 152039 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 339 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 LMZ740>742-160445- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.210316T0000Z-210316T0900Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 339 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east gales to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occaionally 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt kt and waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally 8 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 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-160300- /O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.210316T0000Z-210316T0300Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 339 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east gales to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
861 WHUS73 KLOT 160024 MWWLOT URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 724 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 LMZ740>742-160830- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210316T0900Z/ Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL- Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL- 724 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL and Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT 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. && $$ LMZ743>745-160300- /O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210316T0300Z/ Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN- Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN- 724 PM CDT Mon Mar 15 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2:58 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | LOT | Boone, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane and 10 more | 16 hr |
| Mar 15, 1:56 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 14 hr |
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Sources
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