Marine Weather Statement for Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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- Minor
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 757 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated scattered strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located rougly 5 to 15 nm northeast and east of Wilmette Harbor, moving...
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
The areas affected include... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 757 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated scattered strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located rougly 5 to 15 nm northeast and east of Wilmette Harbor, moving east at 15 knots.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 7 at 7:59PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Source and limitations
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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