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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Chicago, IL

March 9, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this small craft advisory at Mar 9, 2021, 3:50 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2021, 3:50 AM CST (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 10, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

649 
WHUS73 KLOT 090950
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
350 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

LMZ740>745-091800-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.210309T1800Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0003.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
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 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 25 to 30 kt,
  significant waves up to 6 ft, and occasional waves up to 8 ft.
  For the Gale Watch, south to southwest gales to 35 to 40 kt
  likely, with significant waves up to 6 ft and occasional waves
  up to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. 

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

RC
6 follow-up statements
532 
WHUS73 KLOT 091552
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
952 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

LMZ740>745-100000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.210309T1800Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0003.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
952 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 25 to 30 
  kt, significant waves up to 6 ft, and occasional waves up to 8 
  ft. For the Gale Watch, south to southwest gales to 35 to 40 
  kt likely, with significant waves up to 6 ft and occasional 
  waves up to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$
953 
WHUS73 KLOT 092116
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
316 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

LMZ740>745-100530-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210310T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0003.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0006.210310T1800Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
316 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest gales to 35 to
  40 kt likely, with significant waves up to 6 ft and occasional
  waves up to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
  Highest waves along the Illinois nearshore.

* WHERE...Southwest Lake Michigan nearshore waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Wednesday to 4 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will be strongest right here the
  shore line, where a few 40 kt gusts will be possible. Lighter
  winds will be found offshore.

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.

&&

$$
933 
WHUS73 KLOT 100330
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
930 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

LMZ740>745-101130-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KLOT.GL.W.0006.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
930 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest gales to 35 to
  40 kt likely, with significant waves up to 6 ft and occasional
  waves up to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
  to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
  Highest waves along the Illinois nearshore.

* WHERE...Southwest Lake Michigan nearshore waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The winds will be strongest along the
  immediate shoreline, where a few 40 kt gusts will be possible.

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.

&&

$$
851 
WHUS73 KLOT 101003
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
403 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ740>745-101815-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0006.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
403 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest gales to 35 to
  40 kt likely, with 45 kt gales possible in the mid to late
  afternoon through mid evening. Significant waves up to 6 to 7 ft
  and occasional waves up to 8 to 9 ft. 

  For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt.
  Highest waves of up to 6 ft along the Illinois nearshore.

* WHERE...Southwest Lake Michigan nearshore waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$
949 
WHUS73 KLOT 101004 CCA
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
404 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ740>745-101815-
/O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.COR.KLOT.GL.W.0006.210310T1500Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
404 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southwest gales to 35 to 
  40 kt, with 45 kt gales possible in the mid to late afternoon 
  through mid evening. Significant waves up to 6 to 7 ft and 
  occasional waves up to 8 to 9 ft. 

  For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt.
  Highest waves of up to 6 ft along the Illinois nearshore.

* WHERE...Southwest Lake Michigan nearshore waters.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$
185 
WHUS73 KLOT 101514
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
914 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ740>745-102315-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210310T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T1000Z/
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-
914 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South to southwest gales to 35 kt this morning, with 45
  kt gales possible in the mid to late afternoon through mid
  evening. Significant waves up to 6 to 7 ft and occasional waves
  up to 8 to 9 ft. 

* WHERE...Southwest Lake Michigan nearshore waters.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Thursday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Carlaw

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 3:50 AM CSTGale WatchLOT11 hr
Mar 9, 8:46 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryLOTLake52 hr
Mar 9, 3:16 PM CSTGale WarningLOT37 hr

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Sources

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