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Marine Weather Statement for Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake

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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 1124 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These...

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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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.

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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 1124 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 nm west of Oak Creek to 17 nm north of McHenry to 36 nm northwest of Elgin, moving southeast at 30 knots. These storms will approach the nearshore around or shortly after 12 PM CDT.

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    Marine Weather Statement issued August 9 at 11:25AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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