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Special Marine Warning — 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; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5N

severe

Severity as published by US National Weather Service.

Source
US National Weather Service — official source
Time
16 August 2026, 06:13 UTC (Aug 16, 2026)
Area
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 Michi, United States
41.784, -87.357

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

What to do

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Who to contact

National Weather Service · FEMA · USGS Earthquake Hazards

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Location

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