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Small Craft Advisory 10, NWS Chicago, IL

January 29, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this small craft advisory at Jan 29, 2021, 3:20 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2021, 3:20 AM CST (09:20 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 3, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

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907 
WHUS73 KLOT 290920
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
320 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

LMZ740>742-291730-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T0900Z-210201T2100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
320 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt becoming east with occasional 
  gales possible, mainly on Saturday night. Waves to 11 ft, 
  occasionally to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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>745-291730-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T1500Z-210202T0900Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
320 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 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.

&&

$$
19 follow-up statements
392 
WHUS73 KLOT 291504
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
904 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

LMZ740>742-292315-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0010.210130T0900Z-210201T2100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
904 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO
3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds to 30 kt becoming east with occasional 
  gales possible, mainly on Saturday night. Waves to 11 ft, 
  occasionally to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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>745-292315-
/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-
904 AM 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS73 KLOT 312041
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
241 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

LMZ743>745-010445-
/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-
241 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt. Waves to 10 ft and occasionally
  to 13 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-010445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
241 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt. Waves to 10 ft and occasionally
  to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
149 
WHUS73 KLOT 010315
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
915 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

LMZ743>745-011115-
/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-
915 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 30 kt. 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-011115-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
915 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 9 ft.
  Occasional waves to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
904 
WHUS73 KLOT 011003
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
403 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

LMZ743>745-011815-
/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-
403 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Significant
  waves up 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-011815-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
403 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds up to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt. Significant waves up to 8 ft. Occasional waves to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

RC
058 
WHUS73 KLOT 011533
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
933 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

LMZ743>745-012345-
/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-
933 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 30 kt.
  Significant waves up to 8 ft. Occasional waves to 10 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-012345-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T1600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
933 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds up to 25 kt. Significant waves 
  up to 8 ft. Occasional waves to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS73 KLOT 012050
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
250 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

LMZ740>742-020500-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
250 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds up to 25 kt. Significant waves
  up to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois nearshore.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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>745-020500-
/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-
250 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 8 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$
610 
WHUS73 KLOT 020313
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
913 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

LMZ743>745-021115-
/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-
913 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 8 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-021115-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210202T2100Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
913 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds up to 25 kt. Significant waves 
  up to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois nearshore.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
820 
WHUS73 KLOT 020901
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
301 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

LMZ740>742-021715-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
301 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds to 20 kt. Significant waves up 
  to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois nearshore.

* WHEN...Until 6 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>745-021715-
/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-
301 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 8 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$
102 
WHUS73 KLOT 021548
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
948 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

LMZ743>745-030000-
/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-
948 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 8 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-030000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
948 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 20 kt. Significant waves up to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois nearshore.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
524 
WHUS73 KLOT 022006
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
206 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

LMZ743>745-030415-
/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-
206 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North-northwest winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 
  8 ft. Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-030000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210203T0000Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
206 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Illinois nearshore.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
911 
WHUS73 KLOT 030309
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
909 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

LMZ743>745-030900-
/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-
909 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North-northwest winds to 25 kt. Significant waves up to 
  8 ft. Occasional waves to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Chicago, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 29, 2:10 AM CST, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 29, 2:10 AM CST, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL
210 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

.SHORT TERM...
301 PM CST

Through Friday night...

Seasonably cold but dry weather will persist through Friday night.

Afternoon surface analysis depicts a north-south oriented surface
high pressure ridge across Wisconsin and Illinois. The surface
ridge will continue to drift slowly east tonight, eventually
shifting east of the forecast area Friday morning. The combination
of light/calm winds within the ridge axis, a cold/dry low level
modified arctic air mass, and the potential for periods of clear to
partly cloudy skies will likely set up another chilly night across
the region. Mid-level warm advection just upstream of the area was
producing patch7 mid and high level clouds this afternoon however,
and this scattered cloud cover will spill across the forecast area at
times overnight and may keep temps a little milder overall than last
night. Even so, lows in the single digits (above zero) are likely
across northern IL portions of the cwa where snow cover exists. A
few sub-zero readings can't be ruled out if skies clear for an
appreciable amount of time. Have trended toward the cooler MAV
guidance where snow cover is more prevalent. Temps are expected to
moderate a bit more into the upper 20s/low 30s Friday, as the
surface ridge moves off to the east of the area, and warm advection
increases aloft.

Cloud cover will thicken up Friday night, in advance of a
disturbance tracking toward the region across the Plains. Along with
a modest but persistent southeast wind, this will help keep temps
mainly in the 20s through the night.

Ratzer

&&

.LONG TERM...
205 AM CST

Monday through Thursday...

Beyond this weekend's system of interest, the pattern favors
continued progressive and fairly deep long waves over North
America, aided too by teleconnections. For next week, attention
in time may turn to the Thursday-Friday time frame. Despite days
7-8 in the forecast, there is higher than normal confidence in a
deep and anomalous system in the Midwest based on consistency in
guidance, as well as global ensembles showing higher probabilities
in key mass fields.

For Monday, lingering clouds from the weekend system's influence
are likely, especially lake effect clouds and possibly flurries.
This looks like a setup where at least some of the CWA if not most
of it may clear during the day going into a 1026+ mb high over
fresh snow cover. Have blended a cooler National Blend of Models
(NBM) solution into the forecast for highs Monday and lows Monday
night with this regime. This does not look like any type of
substantial cold for the first day of February by any means, with
850 mb only around -5C (near normal). More sun looks favored
Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday as amplifying upper riding is
predicted to move over. This ridging is ahead of a deepening
western trough which is the aforementioned late week system.

With this far in the forecast and active weather this coming
weekend, have not gone into detailed analysis of this Plains Low
archetype system that is forecast in guidance. It's worth noting
though that the EC ensemble (50 members worth) mean MSLP is below
999 mb for Thursday and Thursday night. It's also quicker, more
in line with the GFS and Canadian models, as opposed to the
operational ECMWF which did slow with the surface low on its 00Z
run. The system speed as it possibly moves into the Upper Midwest
or Great Lakes region will be important in that it would impact
the duration of potential rain, as well as warm sector
temperatures and dew points above freezing. These two together if
they were to align would be rain on snow melt. This does not
scream aggressive melt in current solutions, although a slower
ECMWF is a bit more concerning. Will have to keep an eye on this.

MTF

&&

.AVIATION...
For the 06Z TAFs...

No forecast concerns expected this period. High pressure is
centered over the area currently and will slowly shift east Friday
morning. Light/calm winds will become light east/southeast by
daybreak and slowly increase into the 8-10kt range on Friday. Wind
speeds are likely to increase further Friday night, into the
10-15kt range with some gusts possible.

Mid level cloud cover has developed and spread across the area and
mid clouds at various levels can be expected through the period.
There is an area of mvfr cigs across central IA shifting northeast
with a 3-4kft vfr deck on the leading edge. This cloud cover may
get close to rfd before sunrise, but confidence is low. cms

&&

.MARINE...
205 AM CST

A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for the weekend with the
upcoming system, but its worth noting here that there is a
potential for a period of gales in the Illinois nearshore on
Saturday evening into overnight. The winds with this system will
be southeast during Saturday gradually backing to easterly
Saturday night, providing a stiff onshore component. The magnitude
of pressure falls occurring Saturday night over the southern part
of the lake in this type of setup, especially with some
instability over the water, has supported gales before. For now
will mention occasional gales in the Illinois nearshore. Also the
waves will build significantly to over 8 ft with this type of
setup, and potentially to once again 10-12 ft that could linger
into Sunday morning.

MTF

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
IN...None.
LM...None.
&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 28, 3:50 PM CST, 11 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
350 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-292200-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
350 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021 /450 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Illinois...Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

 Limited Excessive Cold Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Single digit to mid-teen low Temperatures Friday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...
  Limited Excessive Cold Risk Friday Morning.

Saturday Late Afternoon and Night...
  Significant Snow Risk.
  Limited Ice Accumulation Risk south of I-80.
  Limited Lakeshore Flood Risk.
Sunday...
  Elevated Snow Risk.
  Limited Lakeshore Flood Risk.

DISCUSSION:

A significant weather system is likely to impact the region
late Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Moderate to heavy snow,
and significant snow accumulations are possible across at least
portions of the area with this storm system.

Gusty east to northeast winds could result in a threat for minor
lakeshore flooding, mainly Saturday night and into Sunday across
the northeast Illinois shore.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

LMZ740>745-292200-
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-
350 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday through Wednesday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.

BKL

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 3:23 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchLOTBoone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy and 12 more24 hr
Jan 29, 12:07 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryLOTWinnebago21 hr
Jan 29, 2:22 PM CSTGale WarningLOT43 hr
Jan 29, 2:22 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOT4 days
Jan 29, 2:38 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningLOTBoone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Iroquois and 10 more51 hr
Jan 29, 2:43 PM CSTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryLOTCook, Lake60 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.