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Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:52 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained southerly winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on west to east oriented roadways. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:05 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 45 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft possible. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * 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 Watch
Issued: 1:05 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 45 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft possible. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * 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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