Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
783 FZUS73 KLOT 282200 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 500 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024 LMZ740-741-777-779-282330- 500 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AFFECTING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 500 PM CDT, 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 Winthrop Harbor to 6 nm east of Wilmette Harbor, moving east southeast at 15 to 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Winthrop Harbor, Waukegan Harbor, and Wilmette Harbor. 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. && LAT...LON 4246 8705 4199 8713 4203 8767 4208 8768 4210 8772 4235 8783 4238 8781 4239 8780 4248 8780 $$ RC