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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:37 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 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 3 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * 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: 3:37 PM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 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 3 AM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:25 AM Jan. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches possible. Northwest Winds could gust between 35 and 40 mph at times, especially near Lake Michigan. Once snow accumulates, this could lead to blowing and drifting snow, especially on E-W oriented roads. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, and the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. 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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