Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
454 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ043-046-251800-
/O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0011.251126T0900Z-251128T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0016.251126T0900Z-251128T0600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
454 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots.
Waves 4 to 7 feet tonight, building to 10 to 17 feet Wednesday
afternoon.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Andersen
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
338 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ740>745-251745-
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0019.251126T0900Z-251128T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0028.251126T0900Z-251128T0400Z/
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
338 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds to 45 kt, with a few storm force gusts to 50
kt possible, and significant waves to 11 ft occasionally to 14
ft expected.
* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Wednesday to 10 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
258 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-251700-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0024.251126T0900Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0031.251127T0900Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.A.0001.251126T1200Z-251127T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
258 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, west winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
up to 50 kt and waves 17 to 22 ft possible. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and waves 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through
late Wednesday night. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Thursday
to midnight CST Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
356 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ844>848-251700-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0013.251126T0900Z-251128T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0026.251127T1200Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0025.251126T0800Z-251126T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SR.A.0001.251126T1500Z-251127T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
356 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40
knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Storm Watch,
west winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves
13 to 18 feet possible. For the second Gale Warning, northwest
winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to
15 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST
Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through
Thursday morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
&&
$$
Storm Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
258 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-251700-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0024.251126T0900Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0031.251127T0900Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.SR.A.0001.251126T1200Z-251127T0900Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
258 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Storm Watch, west winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts
up to 50 kt and waves 17 to 22 ft possible. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and waves 13 to 18 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through
late Wednesday night. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Thursday
to midnight CST Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
356 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ844>848-251700-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0013.251126T0900Z-251128T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0026.251127T1200Z-251128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0025.251126T0800Z-251126T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SR.A.0001.251126T1500Z-251127T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
356 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40
knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Storm Watch,
west winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves
13 to 18 feet possible. For the second Gale Warning, northwest
winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to
15 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST
Wednesday. For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning through
Thursday morning. For the second Gale Warning, from 7 AM
Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
203 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-251815-
/O.NEW.KLOT.WI.Y.0012.251126T0900Z-251127T0300Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La
Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-Northern
Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-
Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Sycamore, Oak Lawn, Chicago, La Grange,
Belvidere, Kentland, McHenry, Calumet City, Rochelle, Waukegan,
Algonquin, Morris, Dwight, Kankakee, Lombard, Portage, Roselawn,
Joliet, Channahon, Oak Forest, Peotone, Bolingbrook, Plano,
Wilmington, Yorkville, Manhattan, Watseka, La Salle, Aurora,
Downers Grove, Rockford, Gilman, Gurnee, Crete, Rensselaer, Coal
City, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Orland Park, Gary, Hammond,
Streator, Park Forest, Mundelein, Mokena, Mendota, Wheaton,
Byron, DeMotte, Beecher, Paxton, Dixon, Chesterton, Fowler,
Merrillville, Evanston, Oregon, Fairbury, Carol Stream,
Woodstock, Plainfield, Morocco, DeKalb, Pontiac, Oxford,
Northbrook, Bourbonnais, Naperville, Lemont, Valparaiso, Buffalo
Grove, Oswego, Cicero, Marseilles, Ottawa, Elgin, Palatine,
Schaumburg, Crystal Lake, Gibson City, Bradley, and Minooka
203 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 /303 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025/
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ TO 9 PM CST /10
PM EST/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south
roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph
are possible during the day on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Secure lightweight outdoor objects, including holiday decorations
and furniture. Use plenty of extra caution when driving a high
profile vehicle.
&&
$$
RC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
645 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ043-046-261145-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
645 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
459 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ844>849-261000-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
459 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gales are possible Late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Gales to 45 kts are expected early Wednesday with storm force
winds possible Wednesday into Thursday with Gales continuing
Thursday into Thursday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
453 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
OHZ003-006>010-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-261000-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-
Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
453 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
West to southwest winds may gust as high as 40 to 45 mph Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Locally higher wind gusts as high as 50 mph
will be possible along the lakeshore through Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
318 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-260930-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
318 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025 /418 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Fog Risk This morning.
Limited Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk late tonight.
DISCUSSION...
Areas of dense fog remain possible this morning.
Strong westerly winds will gust to 50 mph late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday...
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Friday night and Saturday...
Elevated Snow Risk.
Sunday...
Limited Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Strong westerly winds will continue to gust to 50 mph or stronger
on Wednesday.
There is a growing signal for accumulating snow and associated
travel impacts in the region late Friday night and Saturday,
possibly lingering into Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
318 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
LMZ740>745-260930-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
318 AM CST Tue Nov 25 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Gale force winds and hazardous waves late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday and Thursday...
Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Friday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
KJB
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
146 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
INZ050-058-059-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>065-072-260700-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-
Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-
146 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, central
Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday will be windy and blustery with speeds 20-25 mph and gusts
40-45 mph. The higher ends of these wind speeds will be found the
further north you go.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
