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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 11:04 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow reducing visibility to near zero in spots, mainly in open areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong west northwesterly winds will continue to result in severe blowing and drifting snow in open areas this evening. Some locations may experience near white out conditions, mainly along north-south roadways, which may also become drifted over and snow covered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:42 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * 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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