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Gale Watch
Issued: 5:02 PM May. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:02 PM May. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * 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. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 3:12 PM May. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake IL, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Will, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford. * Timing...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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