Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
882 FZUS73 KLOT 132007 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 307 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024 LMZ740-777-132130- 307 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024 ...A GUST FRONT OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from near Ohare Airport to 10 nm north of Burns Harbor, moving northeast at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Winthrop Harbor and Waukegan Harbor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, a southerly wind shift, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. This gust front will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A Special Marine Warning may eventually be required if new storms develop along the gust front. Boaters should consider heading for shore before this gust front arrives. && LAT...LON 4246 8702 4212 8696 4211 8760 4208 8768 4214 8775 4227 8783 4248 8780 $$ Ogorek