Marine forecast
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North winds 15 to 25 kt. Rain showers mainly south of Wilmette Harbor. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 13 at 9:18PM CST until November 14 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
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Check official marine alertsThese readings describe a public Lake Michigan region and a separate buoy station. Conditions at your location may differ. Use official marine forecasts when planning time on the water.
Marine forecasts describe wind, waves and weather for a named area of water. A forecast for a nearby town may not describe conditions offshore.
Marine warnings describe particular hazards. Their names are not interchangeable.
A buoy report is a measurement, not a promise about the conditions you will encounter.
Tides describe changing water levels. Tidal currents describe water moving horizontally.
An old observation or an earlier forecast may miss a developing storm or worsening wind.
A weather page cannot confirm that a vessel, crew or route is ready for a trip.
This guide explains weather information. It does not provide navigation directions or determine whether a trip is safe.
This public weather overview does not provide navigation, vessel routing, or a decision that conditions are safe.
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