Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
954 FZUS73 KLOT 241629 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 1129 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024 LMZ740>743-777-779-241830- 1129 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Gary... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 1128 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm northeast of McHenry to near Elgin to 12 nm west of Joliet, moving east at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... Harrison-Dever Crib, Calumet Harbor, Wilmette Harbor, Winthrop Harbor, Indiana Harbor, Waukegan Harbor, 59th Street Marina, Hammond Marina, Jackson Park Harbor, and DuSable Harbor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 4247 8735 4246 8720 4170 8732 4163 8736 4165 8743 4168 8743 4167 8744 4169 8750 4179 8758 4178 8758 4189 8760 4206 8767 4214 8775 4227 8783 4237 8783 4237 8782 4236 8782 4248 8780 $$ Yack