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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
954 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

LMZ043-046-041000-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-250904T2100Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0008.250905T0600Z-250905T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
954 PM EDT Wed Sep 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20
  knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
  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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