Marine Weather Statement for New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI; Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake., Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI, New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.... Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI... New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI... At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.... Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI... New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI... At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Grand Haven Light to 9 nm west of Saugatuck Pier Heads to 23 nm west of South Haven Light to 9 nm southeast of Waukegan Harbor, moving southeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... New Buffalo, Michigan City, and St. Joseph
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 18 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Northern Indiana. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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