Gale Warning 04/02/2025 16:47 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued April 2 at 6:47PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2025 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2025 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds to 30 kt becoming west and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL; Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL; Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN; Gary to Burns Harbor IN; Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL