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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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