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Location: Hometown, IL
Elevation: 623ft
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Gale Watch
Issued: 3:21 PM Dec. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt
and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the
Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
5 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning.

* 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: 3:21 PM Dec. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt
and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. For the
Gale Watch, southwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
5 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:49 AM Dec. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /1 PM EST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 20 to 25 degrees below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /1 PM EST/ today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

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