...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds to 35 kt
and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 15 feet. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 25 kt and significant waves
to 10 ft occasionally to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds to 35 kt
and significant waves to 12 ft occasionally to 15 feet. For the
Small Craft Advisory, north winds to 25 kt and significant waves
to 10 ft occasionally to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&