Marine Weather Statement
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
442 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

LMZ740-072152-
/O.CAN.KLOT.MA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240507T2200Z/
442 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The affected areas were...

  Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor...

The thunderstorm has moved out of the warned area and no longer
poses a significant threat to boaters.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for the adjacent
waters of Lake Michigan.

&&

LAT...LON 4235 8764 4242 8768 4248 8762 4247 8743
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 233DEG 32KT 4250 8747

$$

LMZ777-072200-
/O.CON.KLOT.MA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240507T2200Z/
442 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT...

For the following areas...

  Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid
Lake...

At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 nm east of
Winthrop Harbor, moving northeast at 30 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
         suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
         structural damage.

The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for the adjacent
waters of Lake Michigan.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

&&

LAT...LON 4235 8764 4242 8768 4248 8762 4247 8743
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 233DEG 32KT 4250 8747

HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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