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Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:45 AM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may be ongoing in poor drainage and urban areas. Some roads and streets may still be flooded. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 540 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate that between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across the advisory area from Monday evening through early this morning. It will likely take additional time for flood waters to fully recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville, Hobart, Highland, Munster, Chesterton, Griffith, Dyer, Lake Station, Lynwood, far southern Gary, South Haven, Porter, New Chicago, Burns Harbor, Ogden Dunes, Town of Pines and Beverly Shores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 9:18 AM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing winds and building waves will result in steadily deteriorating conditions late this afternoon, with the worst swimming conditions expected after sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:03 AM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North and northeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 7:33 AM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Creeks, streams, and rivers are at bankfull or flood stage. Numerous roads are likely flooded and closed. Low-lying parking lots, intersections, and ditches are likely flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 231 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated gauge reports indicate that between 4 and 8 inches of rain has fallen in the past 12 hours. Additional showers and thunderstorms may drop up to an inch of additional rainfall over the coming hours. This will only delay the speed at which flood waters recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Calumet City, East Chicago, Lansing, Highland, Munster, Dolton, South Holland, Griffith, South Deering, Lake Station, Lynwood, Glenwood, Whiting, East Side, Hegewisch, Riverdale and Burnham. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. &&
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