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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:40 AM Apr. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Strong Southerly Winds this Afternoon and Evening...

Strong southerly winds of 40 to 45 mph will develop this
afternoon and continue through this evening. These gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
These strong winds may also create areas of blowing dust and
locally reduced visibilities in rural areas, particularly near
any recently plowed fields.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:49 AM Apr. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
significant waves to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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: 8:49 AM Apr. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 kt and
significant waves to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft
occasionally to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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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