Gale Watch — Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * 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. * WHERE...Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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