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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:59 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON... Strong southwesterly winds, occasionally gusting around 45 mph, will continue this afternoon. Additionally, showers developing later this evening may produce wind gusts above 40 mph at times. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles. The strongest winds will diminish late this evening.
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:42 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:42 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 35 kt occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:46 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just above flood stage before falling below on Tuesday. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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