Marine Weather Statement for Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
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The areas affected include... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 24 nm northwest of St. Joseph Light to 20 nm...
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.
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The areas affected include... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 24 nm northwest of St. Joseph Light to 20 nm northeast of Harrison-Dever Crib, moving east at 20 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 9 at 1:56PM 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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