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Hydrologic Outlook issued April 3 at 4:21AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

ESFLOT Flooding of rivers, creeks, ditches, and poor drainage areas is possible across portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana late Friday into Saturday. River rises and flooding will be possible along the Iroquois, Kankakee, and Illinois rivers. Periods of showers with possible embedded thunderstorms will move through the region late Friday into Saturday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches may occur near and south of Interstate 80, with localized amounts in excess of 2 inches possible. Runoff from any rainfall will be increased due to high soil moisture from recent rains and may lead to rises on
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Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 11:34AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Newton County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 11:23AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Herscher to near Piper City to 6 miles northeast of Farmer City. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Onarga, Melvin, Papineau, Buckley, Martinton, Loda, Claytonville, Crescent City, Cullom, Cissna Park, Piper City, Clarence, Woodland, Gilman, Stelle, Elliott, Kempton, Beaverville, Chatsworth, Ashkum, Wellington, Thawville, Donovan, Milford, and Clifton.
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Special Marine Warning issued March 30 at 2:33PM CDT until March 30 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

For the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 233 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Montrose Harbor to 6 nm south of Midway Airport to 20 nm southeast of Joliet, moving northeast at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. Locations impacted include... Harrison-Dever Crib
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Wind Advisory issued March 23 at 9:01AM CDT until March 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads in open and exposed areas.
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Wind Advisory issued March 19 at 2:57AM CDT until March 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, shifting to northwest later this evening. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Gale Watch issued March 18 at 9:06AM CDT until March 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south southwest winds to 30 kt with a few 35 kt gale gusts and significant waves to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft possible. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued March 18 at 9:06AM CDT until March 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south southwest winds to 30 kt with a few 35 kt gale gusts and significant waves to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 14 ft occasionally to 18 ft possible. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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