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High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:33 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected between 7 AM and Noon on Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Gale Watch
Issued: 2:42 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest to west winds to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * 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: 2:42 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest to west winds to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * 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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