Marine Weather Statement for North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL; Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake +1 more
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters to mid lake from North Point Light WI to Winthrop Harbor IL... At 527 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a broken line of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30...
Official alert brief
The areas affected include... Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters to mid lake from North Point Light WI to Winthrop Harbor IL... At 527 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a broken line of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm east of North Pt. Lt. to 17 nm southwest of Oak Creek, moving southeast at 35 knots. Scattered strong thunderstorms will first affect the nearshore waters then move into the open waters.
Instructions
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.