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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1140 PM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025

LMZ043-046-080-170515-
1140 PM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025

...AREA OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER 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 1138 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstormS,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These
thunderstorms were located 18 nm northeast of Harrison-Dever Crib,
moving southeast at 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.

Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open
water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal
objects.

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LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657
      4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675
      4179 8676 4172 8691

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