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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
957 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024

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957 PM CDT Fri May 10 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 Michigan City...
  Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid
Lake...

At 953 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong
thunderstorms with an accompanying wind shift to northwest with
gusts of 30 to 40 kt. These thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 nm west of Bayside to 49 nm northwest of McHenry,
moving southeast at 30 knots.

If these thunderstorms hold together they will reach the Illinois
nearshore waters off Lake County IL between just after 1100 PM CDT
and 1130 PM CDT. This line of storms will move across the remainder
of southwestern Lake Michigan through around 100 AM CDT.

Mariners should listen for later statements and possible special
marine warnings. Be prepared for a sudden wind shift accompanied by
a quick increase in winds and waves. Seek safe harbor before this
threatening weather approaches.

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.

These strong thunderstorms 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 these strong thunderstorms
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.

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LAT...LON 4162 8733 4164 8743 4168 8743 4167 8747
      4170 8751 4183 8760 4189 8762 4189 8760
      4190 8762 4206 8767 4227 8783 4248 8780
      4246 8719 4227 8699 4179 8697 4179 8696
      4172 8691 4163 8716 4162 8732 4161 8732

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