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Small Craft Advisory — NWS Chicago IL (issued Sep 19, 2026)
National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago issued a Small Craft Advisory effective Sep 19 from 9:21 AM CDT until 3:00 PM CDT for the Chicago/Lake Michigan area.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Why it matters
Small Craft Advisories warn of hazardous wind and wave conditions for small boats and recreational craft; mariners, commercial operators, and shoreline users should take precautions or avoid being on the water during the advisory period.

