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Gale Watch issued October 14 at 9:56PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible.
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A Gale Watch was issued on October 14 at 9:56 PM CDT and will remain in effect until 1:00 AM CDT on October 17 for waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor, Illinois. The watch forecasts north winds reaching 40 kt and significant wave heights of 12 ft, occasionally up to 16 ft. A concurrent Small Craft Advisory warns of waves generally 6 ft, occasionally reaching 8 ft, and is scheduled to expire at 3 PM CDT Thursday. Mariners are advised to monitor conditions closely throughout the watch period.
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