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Location: Palatine, IL
Elevation: 774ft
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Gale Warning
Issued: 2:38 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, south to southwest winds
to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this
morning to noon CDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon
today to 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:38 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, south to southwest winds
to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this
morning to noon CDT today. For the Gale Warning, from noon
today to 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday.

* 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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