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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:34 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:26 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM CST FRIDAY... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS AND FLOOD ADVISORIES PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook, DuPage and Will. * WHEN...Until 830 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks and remain elevated. Road and street flooding may continue. Flooding may continue in poor drainage and urban areas. High water will recede slowly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1025 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rainfall had moved out of the area, but up to 3 inches of rain occurred during the afternoon and evening hours. Multiple stream gauges indicate rapid rises and standing water remains on multiple roadways. Roadway flooding will likely improve over the next few hours, with stream levels decreasing during the overnight hours. - Flooding impacts will continue, but little to no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may continue to experience flooding include... Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Ohare Airport and Carol Stream. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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