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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:44 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds to 30 kt with a few gales to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 9:13 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. &&
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