Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
420 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ740>745-301730-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0074.250730T1800Z-250801T1400Z/
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-
420 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft
occasionally to 12 ft expected. Occasional gale gusts to 35 kt
possible tonight.
* WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 9 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
315 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ643>646-302115-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0075.250730T2100Z-250801T0900Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
315 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Chicago IL
427 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ006-103-104-INZ001-002-301730-
/O.CON.KLOT.BH.S.0007.250730T1800Z-250801T2100Z/
Lake IL-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Lake IN-Porter-
427 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook
Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.
&&
$$
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
315 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-302045-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0009.250730T2100Z-250801T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
315 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
411 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ027>030-036-302100-
/O.CON.KILX.FA.A.0007.250730T1200Z-250731T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Fulton-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Lacon, Toulon, Peoria, and
Canton
411 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including
the following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, Peoria and
Stark. In west central Illinois, Fulton and Knox.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will
be likely across the watch area through this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Barnes
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
411 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ031-037-038-040>043-047-048-302100-
/O.EXA.KILX.FA.A.0007.250730T1200Z-250731T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-
Including the cities of Beardstown, Petersburg, Clinton,
Bloomington, Havana, Eureka, Rushville, Pekin, Normal, and
Lincoln
411 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including
the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan,
Mason, McLean, Menard, Tazewell and Woodford. In west central
Illinois, Cass and Schuyler.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will
be likely across the watch area through this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
318 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-301630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FA.A.0006.250730T1800Z-250731T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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 Marseilles, Calumet City, Gary, Byron,
Rochelle, Naperville, Palatine, Oak Lawn, Buffalo Grove,
Fairbury, Fowler, Crete, Carol Stream, DeMotte, Watseka,
Kankakee, Park Forest, Minooka, Rockford, Evanston, Gibson City,
Belvidere, Wheaton, La Salle, Paxton, Oak Park, Joliet, La
Grange, Dwight, Coal City, Morocco, Streator, Downers Grove,
Beecher, Schaumburg, Oswego, Waukegan, Yorkville, Mendota, Dixon,
Hammond, Northbrook, Rensselaer, Bourbonnais, Oregon, Lombard,
McHenry, Cicero, Peotone, Pontiac, Roselawn, Sycamore, Oak
Forest, Bradley, Merrillville, Chicago, Woodstock, Elgin, Mokena,
DeKalb, Gurnee, Kentland, Orland Park, Gilman, Des Plaines,
Aurora, Morris, Chesterton, Plano, Ottawa, Valparaiso, Channahon,
Bolingbrook, Portage, Oxford, Lemont, Crystal Lake, Mundelein,
Algonquin, Plainfield, Manhattan, and Wilmington
318 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025 /418 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025/
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy,
Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee,
Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern
Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including
the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon through Thursday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Rises on area creeks and rivers are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of locally heavy rainfall from thunderstorms
are expected today through Thursday morning. Each round may
produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, though locally higher
amounts are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Ratzer
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
227 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087-088-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-
310600-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FA.A.0005.250730T1200Z-250731T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Manchester, Iowa City, Fairfield, Galena,
Mount Pleasant, Sterling, Tipton, Marengo, Vinton, Muscatine,
Bettendorf, Anamosa, Mount Carroll, Washington, Dubuque,
Freeport, Rock Island, Clinton, Maquoketa, Wapello, Independence,
Moline, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sigourney
227 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
areas, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Rock Island, Stephenson and Whiteside
and Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar,
Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson,
Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and
Washington.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of locally heavy rainfall will be seen today
and tonight. Each round has the potential to produce 1 to 2
inches of rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
227 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
IAZ089-098-099-ILZ016>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-310730-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FA.A.0005.250730T1200Z-250731T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Hennepin, Aledo, Macomb, Fort
Madison, Oquawka, Burlington, Memphis, Monmouth, Carthage,
Kahoka, Princeton, and Keosauqua
227 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Bureau, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam
and Warren, southeast Iowa, including the following areas, Des
Moines, Lee and Van Buren, and northeast Missouri, including the
following areas, Clark and Scotland.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of locally heavy rainfall will be seen today
and tonight. Each round has the potential to produce 1 to 2
inches of rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
08
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
731 PM CDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 745 PM CDT.
&&
IAZ066-068-310045-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.A.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DEWI4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
731 PM CDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
4171 9080 4185 9090
$$
Cousins
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
501 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ008-301045-
Ogle IL-
501 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN OGLE COUNTY THROUGH 545
AM CDT...
At 501 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Milledgeville, or 10 miles west of Polo, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Forreston, Woosung, Polo, Adeline, and Baileyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4220 8969 4220 8949 4191 8945 4191 8947
4190 8948 4190 8963 4193 8963 4193 8969
TIME...MOT...LOC 1001Z 271DEG 22KT 4199 8978
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Yack
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
439 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
IAZ054-066-ILZ001-002-007-301045-
Carroll IL-Jo Daviess IL-Stephenson IL-Clinton IA-Jackson IA-
439 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Carroll, Jo Daviess,
Stephenson, northeastern Clinton and southeastern Jackson Counties
through 545 AM CDT...
At 439 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Apple River to near Argo Fay. Movement was east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to
ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due
to flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Freeport, Mount Carroll, Savanna, Lena, Stockton, Lanark, Warren,
Hanover, Pearl City, Elizabeth, Shannon, Cedarville, Davis, Woodbine,
Sabula, Chadwick, Dakota, German Valley, Scales Mound, and Apple
River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4250 8940 4220 8940 4220 8969 4198 8969
4202 9025 4251 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0939Z 264DEG 31KT 4250 9007 4204 8997
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
McClure
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
416 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ038-042>046-053>057-301300-
McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-Moultrie-
Douglas-Coles-Edgar-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Clinton,
Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola,
Charleston, Mattoon, and Paris
416 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...PATCHY DENSE FOG EARLY THIS MORNING...
Patchy dense fog has formed along and north of a Lincoln to Paris
line over the last couple of hours. Visibility may fall below one-
quarter mile at times through 8AM, leading to potentially hazardous
travel conditions.
Expect rapid changes in visibility over short distances, with visibility
possibly even near zero at times.
Be sure to slow down if you encounter dense fog. Use low beam headlights if
driving, and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
$$
Barnes
Air Quality Alert
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-310000-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro,
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth,
Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg,
Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin,
Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown,
Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point,
Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson,
Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego,
Milwaukee, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle,
Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater,
Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
321 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Columbia, Dane,
Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha,
Lafayette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk,
Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha.
WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level.
WHERE...All of Wisconsin.
WHEN...Until noon Thursday, July 31.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms.
People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep
quick-relief medicine handy.
People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
provider.
Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
Go inside if you have symptoms.
Additional Details:
Canadian wildfire smoke will impact Wisconsin`s surface air
quality over the coming days, causing the PM2.5 Air Quality Index
(AQI) to range from the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG;
Orange) category to the Unhealthy (Red) category. It will be
possible for NowCast AQI values to reach the Very Unhealthy
(Purple) category.
Smoke impacts are already being observed in northern Wisconsin on
Tuesday morning, and the smoke is expected to slowly travel south
through northern Wisconsin Tuesday. Overnight Tuesday into
Wednesday morning, the smoke will continue south, impacting most
of the state by noon Wednesday. The smoke is then expected to
linger over the state from noon Wednesday until noon Thursday. We
may see brief improvements in air quality on Thursday before
smoke moves back into northern areas on Friday. Stay tuned to the
air quality forecast as conditions can change quickly during
wildfire smoke events.
For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
458 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-311000-
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-
458 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025 /558 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 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 Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 60 mph.
Elevated Flooding Risk.
High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.
DISCUSSION...
Several rounds of thunderstorms will affect the area from this
morning through tonight. A few storms today may be severe, capable
of producing isolated damaging wind gusts. These storms will also
likely produce torrential downpours which may lead to localized
flash flooding, especially if repeated rounds of storms track
across the same area. Periods of heavy rain are possible tonight.
Strengthening northeast winds and building waves on Lake Michigan
will produce hazardous swim conditions from this afternoon through
tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday...
Elevated Flooding Risk.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk.
High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.
Friday...
High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Beaches.
Tuesday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Showers and scattered thunderstorms will linger Thursday, but will
gradually diminish from north to south through the day. Some of these
storms may produce locally heavy rainfall through early afternoon.
Hazardous swimming conditions will persist at Lake Michigan beaches
into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the east-southeast at 30 to 40 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
458 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ740>745-311000-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
458 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Thunderstorm Wind Gust Risk...up to 50 kt.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thursday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk in the morning.
Friday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Tuesday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
$$
Ratzer
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
354 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-310900-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
354 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees will be common south of
I-72.
A slow moving cold front will bring repeated rounds of thunderstorms
through tonight. A few of these could be strong to severe, posing a
risk for damaging winds and heavy rainfall that could result in
flash flooding. Flooding would be most likely in low-lying and urban
areas, or where heavy rain has occurred in the last several days.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Additional thunderstorms will be seen on Thursday. Severe weather is
not anticipated at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon into evening.
$$
NMA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-104-116-203-204-216-
MIZ078>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-310845-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Eastern St. Joseph IN-
Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-
Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025 /344 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Heat indices may reach the mid to upper 90s in some areas.
Thunderstorm chances will increase late this afternoon and especially
into tonight. Locally heavy rainfall and flooding will be the
primary threat, though an isolated strong to locally severe storm
cannot be ruled out during the afternoon and evening hours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
INZ103-MIZ177-277-310845-
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025 /344 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
southwest Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorm chances will increase late this afternoon and especially
into tonight. Locally heavy rainfall and flooding will be the
primary threat, though an isolated strong to locally severe storm
cannot be ruled out during the afternoon and evening hours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous swim conditions will be possible as early as later this
afternoon, with a greater potential existing tonight into upcoming
weekend. Breaking waves and currents are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ043-046-310845-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
444 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight could produce gusty winds
and higher waves.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
306 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-310815-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
306 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Thunderstorms will be seen today and tonight that will be capable
of producing heavy rainfall. The humid conditions will continue
into tonight.
The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal, level 1 out of 5, risk
of severe storms today into this evening. The primary risk will be
damaging winds.
Several area rivers are or will be experiencing flooding. Please
see the latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Thunderstorms will be possible south of Interstate 80 Thursday
morning but no severe storms are expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed today into this evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-310815-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
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 Pentwater to Manistee MI 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-
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms are expected at times today over the southern half
of the lake.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
$$
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ643>646-310815-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms are expected at times today.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect starting this afternoon for
high winds and waves.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The Small Craft Advisory continues through early Friday morning.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-310815-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
303 AM CDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Occasional thunderstorms are expected today. A few strong storms
are possible near the state line.
Onshore winds and high waves will result in a high swim risk at
Lake Michigan beaches.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The high swim risk for Lake Michigan beaches will continue through
early Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
335 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
LMZ844>849-310745-
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-
335 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A moderate swim risk exists north of Whitehall. In addition,
thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
A moderate swim risk is expected north of Whitehall Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
335 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-310745-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
335 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight mainly south
of Muskegon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
247 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
INZ021-028>031-035>044-310700-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
247 AM EDT Wed Jul 30 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Showers and storm chances increase late today into tonight with
flooding the primary threat along with a lower threat for strong to
severe wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Isolated to scattered showers and storms will continue into Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$