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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:07 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 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 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
River Flood Watch
Issued: 2:48 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:56 PM Apr. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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