NWS Chicago ILGL.A 0011October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
The National Weather Service office in Chicago issued a gale watch for Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL, 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
Issued3:24 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
In force from1:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
Expires1:00 a.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Chicago IL
- Area
- Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 3:24 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
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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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 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM 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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