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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:34 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:31 PM May. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Elevated Fire Danger Today... Strong south to southwesterly winds gusting to 45 mph along with relative humidities to around 25 percent will result in an elevated fire danger through early evening, particularly for locations where little to no rain occurred on Thursday. Any fires that start in these conditions will have an increased risk of spreading quickly. Avoid or delay any outdoor burning, use extra caution with any farm machinery, and fully extinguish cigarettes or matches before disposing of them properly.
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