Minor Dense Fog Advisory | Effective 08/31/2026 21:39

Headline: 
Dense Fog Advisory issued August 31 at 11:39PM CDT until September 1 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dense fog with visibility occasionally dipping below one half of a mile expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The densest fog is favored near and north of Waukegan. Visibility will worsen with increasing distance away from the shoreline.
Instruction: 
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: 
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov