Marine Weather Statement 04/02/2025 12:06 for areas

Headline:

Marine Weather Statement issued April 2 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Event:

Marine Weather Statement

Urgency:

Expected

Effective:

April 2, 2025 - 12:06pm

Expires:

April 2, 2025 - 1:00pm

Description:

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 31 nm east of Winthrop Harbor to 15 nm northwest of New Buffalo to near Burns Harbor, moving northeast at 70 knots. Locations impacted include... New Buffalo, St. Joseph, and Michigan City...

Instruction:

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

Area Description:

New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI; Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.

Forcast Office:

NWS Northern Indiana