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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
238 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

LMZ741>745-777-779-022015-
238 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

  Nearshore Waters from Wilmette 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 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from Ohare Airport to near Midway
Airport to 14 nm northeast of Joliet, moving east at 25 knots.

strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Montrose Harbor, Monroe Harbor, Burnham Harbor, Belmont Harbor,
  and Diversy Harbor around 250 PM CDT.
  Harrison-Dever Crib, Wilmette Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, DuSable
  Harbor, 59th Street Marina, and Jackson Park Harbor around 255 PM
  CDT.

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 if these storms intensify as they
reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.

&&

LAT...LON 4162 8733 4164 8743 4168 8743 4167 8747
      4171 8753 4175 8753 4178 8758 4185 8761
      4189 8762 4189 8760 4190 8762 4208 8768
      4233 8700 4213 8696 4179 8697 4179 8696
      4172 8692 4163 8716 4162 8732 4161 8733

$$

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