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Gale Watch
Issued: 8:59 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * 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 Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * 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 Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:59 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * 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 Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * 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 Watch, from Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
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