Marine Weather Statement for Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL; Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
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- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters to mid lake Wind Point WI TO Winthrop Harbor IL... At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Kenosha, moving east at 25 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 5 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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