NWS Chicago ILGL.W 0022November 12, 2026
Gale Warning: Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL and Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
The National Weather Service office in Chicago issued a gale warning for Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL and Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on November 12. It was the 22nd gale warning the NWS office in Chicago issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 11 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Chicago IL
- Area
- Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL and Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:24 a.m. CST, November 12, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. CST, November 12, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 p.m. CST, November 12, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KLOT GL.W 0022
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM CST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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