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Location: New Chicago, IN
Elevation: 751ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:16 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to
45 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft
expected. Occasional storm force gusts to 50 kt possible on
Friday.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10
PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 8:16 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to
45 kt and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft
expected. Occasional storm force gusts to 50 kt possible on
Friday.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10
PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

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.

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