Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
119 FZUS73 KIWX 071956 MWSIWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 356 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 LMZ043-046-080-072100- 356 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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 355 PM EDT, 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 21 nm east of Wilmette Harbor to 16 nm northwest of New Buffalo to near Marina Shores at Dune Harbor, moving northeast at 50 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northwestern Indiana...southwestern Michigan...and the adjacent waters of Lake Michigan. 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. && LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657 4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675 4179 8676 4172 8691 $$ DN