Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:46 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Multi-Faceted Weather System to Impact the Region on Thursday... A strong low pressure system will track through the region on Thursday. Southerly wind gusts up to 40-45 mph are expected during the morning before westerly wind gusts to 40-45 mph occur during the afternoon and evening. Winds of this magnitude will blow around unsecured objects outdoors (including holiday decorations) and make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles. Additionally, after a period of rain earlier in the day, temperatures will plummet from the 40s into the 20s and teens during the late afternoon and evening. Gusty snow showers and snow squalls are expected during this time and will lead to sharply reduced visibilities and produce localized coatings of snow on roadways. Furthermore, the plummeting temperatures may also cause any moisture on pavement to freeze up, leading to slick spots on untreated roadways and sidewalks. Motorists should plan for potentially hazardous driving conditions Thursday evening.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:00 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * 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: 9:00 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * 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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