Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
904 FZUS73 KIWX 241818 MWSIWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 218 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024 LMZ043-046-080-242015- 218 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.... Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI... New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI... At 218 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Indiana Harbor, moving east at 20 knots. 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 this storm passes. This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives. && LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657 4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675 4179 8676 4172 8691 $$ Brown