WHUS73 KLOT 161949
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
249 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026

LMZ740>745-170400-
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-261017T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
249 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft
  occasionally to 21 ft expected.

* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL 
  to Michigan City IN.

* WHEN...Until 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.

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