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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:56 AM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 2:56 AM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 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. &&
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