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Frost Advisory
Issued: 2:23 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY AWAY FROM LAKE MICHIGAN... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 1:52 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * 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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