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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:51 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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: 8:51 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 PM CST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:19 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ TO NOON CST /1 PM EST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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