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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:47 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Gales to 45 kt with occasional storm force gusts to 50 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...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 hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:35 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wind driven light snow and blowing snow causing localized hazardous travel. Snow accumulations of up to around one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:35 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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