Small Craft Advisory 03/31/2025 12:58 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued March 31 at 2:58PM CDT until April 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2025 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
March 31, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL; Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL