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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1101 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

LMZ043-046-090015-
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0068.251109T0800Z-251109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KIWX.GL.A.0010.251109T1500Z-251110T1200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1101 AM EST Sat Nov 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20
  knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet
  expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 knots with
  gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM EST
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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