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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:13 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 2:51 AM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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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