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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1004 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

LMZ043-046-042215-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-250904T2100Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0013.250905T0600Z-250905T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1004 AM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves 3 to 5 feet. For the
  Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
  knot gales and waves 4 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

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