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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:59 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northerly gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * 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: 7:59 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt with a few gale force gusts to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, northerly gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:58 PM Oct. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR NORTHERN PORTER COUNTY INDIANA * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest near the Lake Michigan shore. * WHERE...Northern Porter County, particularly near the Lake Michigan shore. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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