Snow showers and windy conditions early will transition to rain showers for the afternoon. High 37F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 60%. Higher wind gusts possible..
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 21F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 kt and
significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 feet. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt with occasional gales to 35
kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
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Weather Alert
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 kt and
significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 feet. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 kt with occasional gales to 35
kt and significant waves to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
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Ornaments adorn trees at the Kankakee County Museum last week as the 44th annual Gallery of Trees prepares to welcome visitors on Thursday. This year’s theme is Holiday Traditions, and the trees’ decor are inspired by family traditions. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30. READ MORE.
Trees decorated to the theme of Holiday Traditions are ready to welcome visitors to the Kankakee County Museum’s 44th annual Gallery of Trees, which opens Thursday. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Trees decorated to the theme of Holiday Traditions are ready to welcome visitors to the Kankakee County Museum’s 44th annual Gallery of Trees, which opens Thrusday. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Ornaments adorn trees at the Kankakee County Museum last week as the 44th annual Gallery of Trees prepares to welcome visitors on Thursday. This year’s theme is Holiday Traditions, and the trees’ decor are inspired by family traditions. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30. READ MORE.
Trees decorated to the theme of Holiday Traditions are ready to welcome visitors to the Kankakee County Museum’s 44th annual Gallery of Trees, which opens Thursday. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Trees decorated to the theme of Holiday Traditions are ready to welcome visitors to the Kankakee County Museum’s 44th annual Gallery of Trees, which opens Thrusday. The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Christmas came early to the Kankakee County Museum, as the 44th annual Gallery of Trees is setup and ready to welcome visitors on Thursday.
This year’s theme is Holiday Traditions, and the trees’ decor are inspired by family traditions.
The gallery will be open for viewing Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
The Gallery of Trees averages over 3,000 visitors every year, and this year the museum is filled with over 30 trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations.
Throughout the month of December — with the exception of Dec. 24, 25 and 31 — visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree. There is a suggested donation of $2 per person.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, go to kankakeecountymuseum.com.
History of St. Nicholas Day
At 3 p.m. Saturday, join the museum for a presentation regarding the history of St. Nicholas Day and some cultural traditions attached to it. This presentation and collaboration is by Maximiliaan Michels. The presentation is titled My Family Experience: Joining Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kristkindl and Santa Claus.
Ugly Sweater & Hot Chocolate Party
From 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16, the Kankakee County Historical Society will be hosting the museum’s annual ugly sweater and hot chocolate party. This year, the schedule of events will include a 5 p.m. book reading by local author and illustrator, Beth Swale, and a 7 p.m. live performance from the River Valley String Ensemble.
The reading of “The Big Hat Wise Man” will take place inside the Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse. Attendees are invited to view the Gallery of Trees, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, visit with Santa Clause and participate in the museum’s coloring contest.
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