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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:24 AM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:45 AM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...MESSY TRAVEL POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE... A fast moving weather system will produce a short 3 to 5 hour period of accumulating snow overnight into early Friday morning. While significant snowfall amounts are not expected, a burst of snow, with rates up to 1 inch per hour, could result in a period of slick travel due to snow covered roads early Friday morning. Patchy freezing drizzle is also possible. Accordingly, motorists are urged to plan for extra time to reach their destination Friday morning.
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