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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
159 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

LMZ043-046-080-190730-
159 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...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 157 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located around 13 nm north of Burns Harbor, moving east at 35 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, torrential rainfall, and lightning strikes. Boaters should
seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

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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