Headline:
Marine Weather Statement issued November 20 at 5:20AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 3:20am
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor...
Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City...
Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid
Lake...
At 519 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated a line of rain showers,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers were
located along a line extending from 6 nm southeast of Elgin to 7 nm
southeast of Joliet, moving east at 30 knots.
Locations impacted include...
Harrison-Dever Crib, Wilmette Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Monroe
Harbor, Burns Harbor, Calumet Harbor, Indiana Harbor, Montrose
Harbor, Burnham Harbor, Hammond Marina, Jackson Park Harbor, and
Belmont Harbor.
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:
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL; Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL; Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL; Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN; Gary to Burns Harbor IN; Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN; Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL