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FZUS73 KIWX 181702
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
102 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

LMZ043-046-080-181745-
102 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 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 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
12 nm northwest of Michigan City, moving east at 35 knots.

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 this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4200 8696 4194 8658
      4189 8662 4184 8669 4180 8675 4179 8676
      4172 8691

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