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Gale Watch
Issued: 3:42 PM Jan. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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: 3:42 PM Jan. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, west gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * 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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