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Gale Watch
Issued: 3:58 AM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, winds up to 30 kt expected.
For the Gale Watch, gales up to 45 kt and significant waves to
18 ft occasionally to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
late Wednesday 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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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:58 AM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, winds up to 30 kt expected.
For the Gale Watch, gales up to 45 kt and significant waves to
18 ft occasionally to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through
late Wednesday 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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