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Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense fog has developed over southern Lake Michigan this morning. This will drift inland at times today along the immediate lakeshore in Illinois. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility to one quarter mile or less if traveling along the lakeshore today. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, turn on low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
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Gale Watch issued April 27 at 9:04PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south to southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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 April 27 at 9:04PM CDT until April 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, south to southwest gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.