WHUS73 KLOT 150256
MWWLOT

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
956 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026

LMZ740-151100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261015T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0011.261016T1800Z-261017T0600Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
956 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft 
  occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales 
  to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

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LMZ741-151100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261015T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0011.261016T1800Z-261017T0600Z/
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
956 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft 
  occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales 
  to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LMZ742>745-151100-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261015T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.GL.A.0011.261016T1800Z-261017T0600Z/
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
956 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft 
  occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales 
  to 40 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN, and Northerly 
  Island to Calumet Harbor IL.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$