Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of the Illinois nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore waters of Lake Michigan


From The National Weather Service 

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* 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.

THURSDAY
West gales to 40 kt becoming northwest to 45 kt. Snow
in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft building to 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.

THURSDAY NIGHT
North gales to 40 kt becoming northwest and diminishing to around 25 kt overnight. Chance of rain in the evening. Waves 10 to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft subsiding to 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft.

Gale winds on the Great Lakes

Gale winds refers to the strong winds that can create hazardous conditions, particularly for boating and maritime activities. A Gale Warning is issued for warning sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph)