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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- Ended
- Official severity
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds...
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 this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 14 nm northwest of New Buffalo, or 18 nm north of Michigan City, moving southeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... New Buffalo and Michigan City.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:46PM 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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