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Small Craft Advisory 88, NWS Chicago, IL

November 9, 2021

NWS Chicago, IL issued this small craft advisory at Nov 9, 2021, 2:25 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2021, 2:25 PM CST (20:25 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 13, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

The text

As transmitted.

363 
WHUS73 KLOT 092025
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
225 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

LMZ740-100430-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
225 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft 
  occasionally to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ741-742-100430-
/O.NEW.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0600Z-211112T0300Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
225 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to 9 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
066 
WHUS73 KLOT 100359
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
959 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

LMZ740-101200-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211112T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
959 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO
9 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft 
  occasionally to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ741-742-101200-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0600Z-211112T0300Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
959 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT TO 9 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday night to 9 PM CST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

- Izzi
406 
WHUS73 KLOT 100951
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
351 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

LMZ743>745-101800-
/O.EXB.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
351 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. Significant waves up to 7 ft 
  occasionally up to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-101800-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
351 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. Significant waves up to 8 ft 
  occasionally to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ742-101800-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
351 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. Significant waves up to 6 ft
  occasionally to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
767 
WHUS73 KLOT 100954 CCA
MWWLOT

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

LMZ743>745-101800-
/O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
354 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. A few gale force gusts
  possible Thursday. Significant waves up to 7 ft occasionally up
  to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ740-741-101800-
/O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
354 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. A few gale force gusts
  possible Thursday. Significant waves up to 8 ft occasionally to
  10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ742-101800-
/O.COR.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
354 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. A few gale force gusts
  possible Thursday. Significant waves up to 6 ft occasionally to
  8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
940 
WHUS73 KLOT 101514
MWWLOT

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

LMZ740-741-102315-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
914 AM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. A few gale force gusts
  possible Thursday. Significant waves up to 8 ft occasionally to
  10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-102315-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
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 Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming west Thursday afternoon. A few gale force gusts
  possible Thursday. Significant waves up to 7 ft occasionally to
  9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL and Calumet Harbor
  IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
311 
WHUS73 KLOT 102034
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
234 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

LMZ740-110445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
234 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming becoming west-southwest Thursday afternoon through
  Friday. A few gale force gusts to 35 kt possible Thursday
  morning. Significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 feet 
  expected tonight and Thursday morning. Significant waves to 5 ft
  Thursday afternoon into Friday

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ741-742-110445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
234 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming becoming west-southwest Thursday afternoon through
  Friday. A few gale force gusts to 35 kt possible Thursday
  morning. Significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 feet
  expected tonight and Thursday morning. Significant waves to 5 
  ft Thursday afternoon into Friday.

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-110445-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.211111T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
234 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt tonight and Thursday morning
  becoming becoming west-southwest Thursday afternoon through
  Friday. A few gale force gusts to 35 kt possible Thursday
  morning. Significant waves to 5 ft tonight and Thursday morning.
  Significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 feet Thursday 
  afternoon and night, highest near Michigan City.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
091 
WHUS73 KLOT 110331
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
931 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

LMZ740-111145-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
931 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...winds up to 30 kt and significant waves up to 8 ft. 

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ741-742-111145-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
931 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...winds up to 30 kt and significant waves up to 7 ft. 

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-111145-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
931 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...winds up to 30 kt and significant waves up to 7 ft. 

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
195 
WHUS73 KLOT 111059
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
459 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ740>742-111900-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
459 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds to 30 kt, occasional 35 kt gale
  force gusts late this morning into early this afternoon, 
  significant waves up to 8 ft, and occasional waves up 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 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-111900-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
459 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds to 30 kt, occasional 35 kt gale
  force gusts this afternoon, significant waves up to 6 ft, and 
  occasional waves up to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
603 
WHUS73 KLOT 111555
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
955 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ740>742-120000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
955 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt with a few 35 kt gale force gusts
  today. Southwest winds to 25 kt tonight and Friday. Significant
  waves to 7 ft today. Occasional waves to 9 ft today.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-120000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
955 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. A few 35 kt gale force gusts
  today. Significant waves to 6 ft. Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
464 
WHUS73 KLOT 112057
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
257 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ740>742-120500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
257 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-120500-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
257 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
979 
WHUS73 KLOT 120349
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
949 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

LMZ740>742-121200-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
949 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

* 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>745-121200-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
949 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
738 
WHUS73 KLOT 121001
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
401 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ743>745-121815-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
401 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* 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>742-121815-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
401 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

Petr
437 
WHUS73 KLOT 121541
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
941 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ740>742-122345-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T0300Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
941 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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>745-122345-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
941 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
876 
WHUS73 KLOT 122111
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
311 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ740>742-130515-
/O.EXT.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
311 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 5 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* 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>745-130515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
311 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
253 
WHUS73 KLOT 130306
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
906 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

LMZ740>742-131115-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
906 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 25 kt. Significant waves to 4 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* 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>745-131115-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
906 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Gary to Burns Harbor IN, Burns Harbor to Michigan City 
  IN and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

- Izzi
861 
WHUS73 KLOT 130958
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
358 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ740>742-131800-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211113T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
358 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west northwest winds to 25
  kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales 35 kt. Significant 
  waves up to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ743>745-131800-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
358 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west northwest winds to 25
  kt Significant waves to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9ft. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 11 
  ft. Occasional waves to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN 
  and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

Petr
092 
WHUS73 KLOT 131551
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
951 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ743>745-140000-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
951 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west northwest winds to 
  25 kt Significant waves to 7 ft. Occasional waves to 9ft. For 
  the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 35 kt. Significant waves to 
  11 ft. Occasional waves to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN 
  and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  late Sunday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-140000-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
951 AM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest gales 35 kt. Significant waves up to 7 ft. 
  Occasional waves to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
554 
WHUS73 KLOT 132103
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
303 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ743>745-140515-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0017.211114T1800Z-211115T0400Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
303 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 40 kt and waves
  to 14 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, waves to 6 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, from noon to 10 PM CST Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-140515-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0013.211114T1800Z-211115T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0017.211114T1800Z-211115T0400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
303 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 40 kt and waves to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS73 KLOT 132356
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
556 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

LMZ743>745-140800-
/O.EXP.KLOT.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-211114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0017.211114T1800Z-211115T0400Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
556 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 40 kt and waves
  to 14 ft expected. 

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN 
  and Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 10 PM CST Sunday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ740>742-140800-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0017.211114T1800Z-211115T0400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
556 PM CST Sat Nov 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 40 kt and waves to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

- Izzi

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 Nov 9, 2:09 PM CST, 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 9, 2:09 PM CST, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL
209 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

.SHORT TERM...
Issued at 209 PM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

Through Wednesday night...

Last night's cold front came through the area with little muster,
producing no precip as of 2pm and only a narrow stripe of lower
clouds. However, some light returns are starting to appear aloft,
so a narrow axis of light rain remains a distinct possibility for
areas south of I-80 and east of I-55 into early evening.
Meanwhile, mid/upper-level clouds are clearing quicker than
expected from the northwest, allowing temps to climb into the low
60s early this afternoon.

Though the cold front has cleared the CWA, it will stall across
central IL tonight. Like last night across northern IL, clearing
skies over the shallow frontal boundary will support hazy
conditions across the southern CWA late tonight into mid-morning
Wednesday. Some pockets of shallow fog are possible for low-lying
areas and valleys.

The surface warm front will begin to slowly lift north on
increasingly veered low-level flow Wednesday morning, with the
effective boundary surging northward through the entire CWA by
late Wednesday evening. Modest low-level moisture transport is
expected into the area late afternoon into the evening. Cloud
depths around 5kft amid background WAA should be sufficient to
produce a band of isolated to scattered showers lifting northward
through the area late afternoon into late evening. A period of dry
conditions are then expected for much of the area overnight with
the warm sector firmly in place. Max temps for the calendar day on
Thursday may occur around midnight ahead of a cold front and
associated band of widespread rain Thursday morning. This band of
rain will likely reach up to about the I-39 corridor by 12Z
Thursday.

Kluber

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued at 324 AM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

Wednesday night through Monday...

Main forecast messages for our impending pattern change continue:

* Period of soaking rain very late Wednesday night into the first
  half of Thursday (high confidence)

* Windy Thursday and especially Friday with potential for some gusts
  in that time window to exceed 35 mph (medium-high confidence)

* Turning colder by Friday and persisting below normal through the
  weekend (high confidence) with occasional rain/snow showers
  including light snow chances (medium confidence)

To start Wednesday evening, our attention will turn to developing
surface low pressure near or over western IA. The models are in
good agreement with the general idea here, with some variance in
the strength of the surface low. Forecast preference is in the
ECMWF/GFS, with good support from the EC ensemble and GEFS. This
entails low pressure deepening to upper 990s mb by 06z Thursday
near IA/MN border and 993-994 mb near Duluth MN by 12z Thursday.
Strengthening pressure falls will yield increasing southeasterly
winds with gusts up to 25 mph by the late evening and perhaps
sporadically up to 30 mph depending on exact magnitude of pressure
falls. Precipitation wise, strong warm advection/isentropic
ascent could yield some scattered showers across the northwest
third of so of the area during the evening, though noting that
the EC is most aggressive with precip coverage during the evening.

Main event for the short 3-5 hour period of soaking rain/showers
is very late Wednesday night into Thursday morning ahead of the
very pronounced system dryslot in the warm conveyor belt within a
tongue of 1-1.25" PWATs, 200-250% above normal for early November.
Limiting factor for the rain will be its short duration and lack
of any embedded thunderstorms, though strength of synoptic forcing
and moisture content should yield moderate to even at times heavy
rates adding up to 0.25-0.5". The rain will quickly end west to
east by the early afternoon as the dryslot punches in. Thursday's
highs should occur during the rain in the morning, followed by
steady temps into mid afternoon and then a gradual fall toward
sunset. This will occur as west-southwest winds gust to 30 mph, so
the change from the mild start to this week will become noticeable
toward evening.

A very strong PV anomaly will eject from the northern Plains early
Thursday to Wisconsin early Friday. This will phase in with the
existing trough associated with strong surface low to our north,
followed by gradual occlusion/weakening Friday night into Saturday.
This feature (PV anomaly) could make for rather interesting
weather on Friday. Global operational models bring the 500 mb
heights down into the low-mid 520s DM on Friday, with deterministic
negative height anomalies of 300-400 meters. Ensemble mean height
anomalies are a still quite impressive 250-300 m.

Strong synoptic forcing for ascent in the stout cold advection
regime along with very low freezing levels from pronounced
tropopause fold should spell increasing shower coverage from the
northwest and north late Thursday night and lasting through
Friday. Pattern recognition supports idea of rain and snow showers
if not entirely snow showers in any showers with modest rates
given low wet bulb zero heights. Could even see some moderate snow
showers/brief squalls due to steep lapse rates from the surface
to the tropopause with small CAPE values noted on soundings. Highs
will struggle to reach 40F and will spend any time during snow
showers in 30s. West-southwest winds gusting up to 35 mph will add
to the raw feel.

We'll still be in cyclonic flow aloft into Saturday, so possibly
some lingering snow showers or flurries, while lake effect
component could be near northeast Porter County depending on
boundary layer flow configuration. Highs Saturday will again only
be in the upper 30s to around 40. As longwave trough remains
established into Sunday over northeastern North America, the
guidance continues to hint at another low amplitude albeit stout
short-wave scooting in on northwest flow Saturday night into
Sunday. While it will take some time to hone in on specifics with
this, air mass aloft will be cold enough to potentially support
accumulating snow depending on the track/strength of the clipper-
like system. For now, broad-brushed chance PoPs and snow/rain
mention are reasonable. Below/well below normal temperature regime
will continue into start of next work week until longwave trough
finally exits east and paves the way for moderation beyond day 7.

Castro

&&

.AVIATION...
For the 18Z TAFs...

Other than some transient MVFR stratocumulus over the next couple
hours, VFR conditions are expected well into Wednesday afternoon.
NE winds 10-15 knots this afternoon will settle at under 5 knots
in the NE quadrant tonight. Winds will then increase and veer ESE
with a few gusts to 20 knots by late Wednesday morning. A band of
-SHRA with MVFR ceilings and stronger SE winds will be nearing the
terminals from the S at the end of the TAF period, with the
greatest impacts likely Wednesday evening beginning around 00Z.

Kluber

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
IN...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ740...6 PM Wednesday to 9 PM Thursday.

     Small Craft Advisory...LMZ741-LMZ742...midnight Thursday to 9 PM
     Thursday.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 9, 4:39 AM CST, 9 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
439 AM CST Tue Nov 9 2021

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-101045-
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-
439 AM CST Tue Nov 9 2021 /539 AM EST Tue Nov 9 2021/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Thursday and Friday...
  Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

LMZ740>745-101045-
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-
439 AM CST Tue Nov 9 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...Today and Tonight.

  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday Evening through Monday...
  Hazardous conditions for small craft at times.

Castro

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