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Storm Warning
Issued: 7:46 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, west winds to 50 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:46 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, west winds to 50 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:46 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, west winds to 50 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, northwest winds to 45 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. For the second Gale Warning, from 4 PM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:28 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid windows during the windstorms. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
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