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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:02 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 20 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:28 PM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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