Small Craft Advisory for New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
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What: North winds to 30 knots becoming northeast 15 to 25 knots. Gusts up to 35-40 knot gales early (highest near Michigan City, IN). Northeast wind 10 to 20 knots early Saturday becoming southwest and diminishing to 10 knots or less in the afternoon. Waves 12 to 17 feet subsiding to 8 to 11 feet tonight. Waves 5...
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Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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* WHAT...North winds to 30 knots becoming northeast 15 to 25 knots. Gusts up to 35-40 knot gales early (highest near Michigan City, IN). Northeast wind 10 to 20 knots early Saturday becoming southwest and diminishing to 10 knots or less in the afternoon. Waves 12 to 17 feet subsiding to 8 to 11 feet tonight. Waves 5 to 8 feet Saturday morning subsiding to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 10:07PM EDT until October 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Northern Indiana. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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