Marine Weather Statement
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
753 PM CDT Sat Aug 9 2025

LMZ740-777-100145-
753 PM CDT Sat Aug 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

  Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor...
  Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid
Lake...

At 752 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a couple of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds around 30 knots. These
storms were located over Waukegan Harbor, and south to near
Lake Bluff, both moving northeast at 20 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Winthrop Harbor and Waukegan Harbor.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4246 8718 4244 8716 4220 8780 4221 8780
      4230 8783 4231 8782 4233 8782 4233 8783
      4237 8783 4237 8782 4236 8782 4239 8780
      4248 8780

$$

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