Small Craft Advisory Issued for Lake Michigan Waters
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago/Romeoville, IL has issued a Small Craft Advisory for waters within five nautical miles of shore on Lake Michigan. This advisory is in effect from noon CST today, November 11, 2026, through late Friday night. Winds are expected to shift from southeast to northeast, increasing significantly to 20-25 knots this afternoon. Wave heights will build from 1 foot to 2-4 feet today, with further increases expected overnight and into Thursday. Gale-force winds up to 35 knots are forecast for Thursday, accompanied by showers and a slight chance of waterspouts. Wave heights could reach 8-12 feet, occasionally up to 16 feet, posing hazardous conditions for small vessels.