Minor Dense Fog Advisory | Effective 09/20/2026 01:09

Headline: 
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 20 at 3:09AM CDT until September 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 1:09am
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Area Description: 
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov