NWS Chicago ILGL.A 0011October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN and 1 more
The National Weather Service office in Chicago issued a gale watch for Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN and 1 more, in force until 1:00 a.m. local time on October 17. It was the 11th gale watch the NWS office in Chicago issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Chicago IL
- Area
- Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL, Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN, Gary to Burns Harbor IN and 1 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 9:56 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KLOT GL.A 0011
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* 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.
What the agency told people to do
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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