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Gale Watch
Issued: 9:04 AM Nov. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night. * 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 8:53 AM Nov. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour, event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of 35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized, with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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