closegps_fixed
Elev 689 ft, 42.15 °N, 87.96 °W

Buffalo Grove, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

icon44 Â°F McHenry Road Station|Report|Change
Current Station
Personal Weather Station
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Elevation: 689ft
Nearby Weather Stations

Active Weather Alerts

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:49 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt. For
the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 35 kt and significant
waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 11:49 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt. For
the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 35 kt and significant
waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

Local Radar
Local Radar ImageLocal Severe Image