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Dense Fog Advisory — Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 5:32 AM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 5:07 AM UTC
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* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Burns Harbor IN. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.

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Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN

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Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN; Gary to Burns Harbor IN

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Sep 20, 5:07 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.

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