Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
338 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ743>745-090545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0098.251109T0600Z-251109T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0018.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0027.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
338 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 25 kt
and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant
waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 6
AM CST Monday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
151 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ080-669-671-673-675-777-779-870-872-874-876-878-090400-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0023.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0029.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
151 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 8 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southern Open Waters of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
338 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ743>745-090545-
/O.CON.KLOT.SC.Y.0098.251109T0600Z-251109T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KLOT.GL.A.0018.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.GL.W.0027.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
338 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 25 kt
and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 kt and significant
waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft expected.
* WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
6 AM CST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 6
AM CST Monday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
345 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ043-046-090445-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0068.251109T0800Z-251111T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KIWX.GL.A.0010.251109T1500Z-251110T1200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
345 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots. A few gusts to 35 knot gales
possible. Waves 7 to 13 feet expected.
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
316 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ844>849-090430-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.251109T1200Z-251111T0000Z/
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-
316 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
238 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
INZ012-014-103-104-203-204-MIZ177-277-090745-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.A.0003.251109T2100Z-251111T0000Z/
Starke-Marshall-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Southern
La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
238 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025 /138 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025/
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches likely. Localized higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes, especially on I-94 and I-80/I-90.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
Johnson
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
238 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
MIZ078-090745-
/O.EXA.KIWX.WS.A.0003.251109T2100Z-251111T0000Z/
Cass MI-
238 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 8 inches possible. Highest amounts will be in
western Cass County.
* WHERE...Cass MI County.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and
potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes, especially on I-94 and I-80/I-90.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
INZ001-002-090515-
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.A.0002.251110T0600Z-251111T0000Z/
Lake IN-Porter-
Including the cities of Hammond, Merrillville, Portage,
Chesterton, Gary, and Valparaiso
106 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous travel conditions due to intense lake effect snow
possible. Localized snow rates in excess of 2 inches per hour,
event snow totals in excess of 6 inches, and northerly wind gusts
in excess of 35 mph are possible.
* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Untreated roads, and especially bridges and overpasses,
may become slick and hazardous. The combination of snow rates in
excess of 2 inches per hour and northerly wind gusts in excess of
35 mph may greatly reduce visibility, especially along the Lake
Michigan shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is often very localized,
with conditions varying from safe to dangerous across just a few
miles. The worst conditions are expected late Sunday night through
Monday morning, affecting the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
&&
$$
Birk
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
351 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-092200-
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-
351 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 /451 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Steady rain will continue this evening. Rain will transition to
snow from northwest to southeast after sunset. Some slushy
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible on non paved and
elevated surfaces across northwestern IL.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Sunday into Monday..
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Significant Lake Effect Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Periods of impactful lake effect snow likely in the vicinity
of southern Lake Michigan Sunday night into Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
351 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ740>745-092200-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
351 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Hazardous conditions for small craft.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Sunday and Monday...
Periods of Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday through Thursday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
KJB
Visit us at www.weather.gov/chicago
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
346 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
INZ005>009-013-015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-116-216-MIZ079>081-
OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-092100-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Pulaski-Fulton IN-Whitley-
Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-
Blackford-Jay-Northern Kosciusko-Southern Kosciusko-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
346 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
1-2" of snow accumulations on grassy and elevated surfaces are
possible overnight into early Sunday morning north of US 30.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Scattered lake effec snow showers are possible Sunday and Monday
with the highest amounts closer to Lake Michigan.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
346 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ043-046-092100-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
346 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
310 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-092015-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
310 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible tonight from Indianapolis
southward. A marginal risk of severe weather exists, with the primary
hazard being strong wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Light snow accumulations are possible Sunday into Sunday night along
with much colder temperatures through Tuesday.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
145 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-091945-
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-
145 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Brisk north winds and building waves will develop late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Saturday
Northerly gale force gusts expected for southern half of Lake
Michigan Sunday and Sunday night. Thus Gale Warning issued.
Additional periods of gales are possible later Tuesday into
Wednesday evening.
$$
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
206 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
OHZ003-006>009-017>019-027>033-036>038-047-091915-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-
Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-
Knox-
206 PM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Light accumulating snowfall will be possible Sunday night through
early Tuesday morning. This wintry weather could impact both the
Monday morning and evening commutes as well as the Tuesday morning
commute.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
443 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-091000-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
443 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Some accumulating wet snow is possible across Southern Lower
Michigan tonight into Sunday morning. The greatest accumulations
are expected southeast of a Battle Creek to Lansing line.
Additional snow, of the lake effect variety, will be possible
along the immediate lakeshore starting late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Continued lake effect snow is expected Sunday into Monday towards
Lake Michigan. This combined with colder temperatures could make
driving conditions hazardous.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
