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Small Craft Advisory 113, NWS Chicago, IL

December 21, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this small craft advisory at Dec 21, 2021, 6:16 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2021, 6:16 PM CST (00:16 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 22, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

915 
WHUS73 KLOT 220016
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
616 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ740>743-220830-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0024.211222T0016Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
616 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest gales to 35 kt,
  significant waves up to 6 ft, and occasional waves up to 8 ft.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt.

* 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 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-220830-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0024.211222T0016Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
616 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest gales to 35 kt,
  significant waves to 9 ft, and occasional waves to 12 ft. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt,
  significant waves up to 9 ft, and occasional waves up to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
680 
WHUS73 KLOT 220022 CCA
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
622 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ740>743-220830-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211222T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0024.211222T0022Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
622 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest gales to 35 kt,
  significant waves up to 6 ft, and occasional waves up to 8 ft.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt.

* 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 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-220830-
/O.UPG.KLOT.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-211222T1800Z/
/O.COR.KLOT.GL.W.0024.211222T0022Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
622 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest gales to 35 kt,
  significant waves to 10 ft, and occasional waves to 13 ft. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt,
  significant waves up to 9 ft, and occasional waves up to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
160 
WHUS73 KLOT 220326
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
926 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

LMZ740>743-221130-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
926 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 35 kt, 
  significant waves up to 6 ft, and occasional waves up to 8 ft. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt.

* 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 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-221130-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.211222T0900Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
926 PM CST Tue Dec 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest gales to 35 kt, 
  significant waves to 10 ft, and occasional waves to 13 ft. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 to 30 kt, 
  significant waves up to 9 ft, and occasional waves up to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM CST Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS73 KLOT 220902
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
302 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

LMZ740>743-221500-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211222T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-
302 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds up to 25 kt and waves up to 5 ft 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ744-745-221715-
/O.EXP.KLOT.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
302 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with waves to 9 ft expected
  early.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
540 
WHUS73 KLOT 221530
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
930 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

LMZ744-745-222100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
930 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Waves 2 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
471 
WHUS73 KLOT 221600 AAA
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

LMZ744-745-222100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1000 AM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN and Burns Harbor to Michigan 
  City IN.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
546 
WHUS73 KLOT 222041
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
241 PM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

LMZ744-745-222145-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0113.000000T0000Z-211222T2100Z/
Gary to Burns Harbor IN-Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
241 PM CST Wed Dec 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have eased under 20 kt and waves are generally below 4 ft.
Offshore winds will increase again Thursday, though generally
remaining under 25 kt. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 6:16 PM CSTGale WarningLOT9 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.