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Frost Advisory
Issued: 2:54 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lake County, IL. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:33 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * 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: 2:33 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * 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. &&
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