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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:51 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
2 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible mainly east
of State Road 49 and north of US Route 30. Some blowing and
drifting snow is possible Sunday night into Monday.

* WHERE...Porter County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions are
expected to impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in snowfall may occur Sunday
morning before another round of lake effect snow develops Sunday
afternoon and evening through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:23 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM
CST Monday.

* 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: 9:23 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds to 30 kt
and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant waves to
14 ft occasionally to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...Gary to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM
CST Monday.

* 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.

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