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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:42 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:42 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:46 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just above flood stage before falling below on Tuesday. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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