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Make preparations per the instructions

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south to southwest winds to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, north gales to 35 kt and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 16 ft possible. WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.