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Location: Westchester, IL
Elevation: 663ft
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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:54 AM Oct. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and
significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7
ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning,
west winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally
to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 AM CDT Tuesday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon CDT Tuesday. For
the second Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 9 AM CDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves are expected in the Indiana
nearshore waters.

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.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 2:54 AM Oct. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and
significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7
ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning,
west winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally
to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 AM CDT Tuesday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon CDT Tuesday. For
the second Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 9 AM CDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves are expected in the Indiana
nearshore waters.

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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:54 AM Oct. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and
significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7
ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning,
west winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally
to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 AM CDT Tuesday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to noon CDT Tuesday. For
the second Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 9 AM CDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves are expected in the Indiana
nearshore waters.

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.

&&

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