Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Chicago, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Evanston, IL ∙ Arlington Heights, IL ∙ Schaumburg, IL ∙ Palatine, IL ∙ Hammond, IN ∙ Gary, IN ∙ Skokie, IL

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL 735 PM CDT Wed May 14 2025 ...Dense fog along the Lake Michigan shoreline... Dense fog over Lake Michigan will continue oozing inland this evening leading to widely variable but locally low visibility below one quarter of a mile. The lowest visibility should remain contained to an area within a few miles of the lakeshore this evening. However, fog may spread further inland overnight. If this occurs, a Dense Fog Advisory may become necessary. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility to one quarter mile or less if traveling along the lakeshore this evening and overnight. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, turn on low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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