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Small Craft Advisory for New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI

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What is happening

What: For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 33 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 16 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels...

What the bulletin says to do

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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Bulletin details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 33 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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  1. Update

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 3:40AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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  2. Update

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 9:43PM EDT until October 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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  3. Update

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 3:47PM EDT until October 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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  4. Alert

    Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 10:32AM EDT until October 16 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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