Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Northern Indiana

387 
WHUS43 KIWX 211455
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1055 AM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

MIZ077-212300-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120922T0300Z/
BERRIEN-
1055 AM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

269 
WHUS43 KIWX 212005
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
405 PM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

INZ003-220415-
/O.NEW.KIWX.RP.S.0028.120922T1200Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
305 PM CDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY MORNING...THEN TO 8 TO
  12 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH
  OVERNIGHT. WEST 15 TO 25 MPH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING BECOMING
  NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO 30 MPH
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-220415-
/O.EXT.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
405 PM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE TONIGHT. HIGH SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY
  MORNING...THEN TO 8 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST THIS
  EVENING...THEN NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT. WEST 15 TO 25 MPH EARLY SATURDAY
  MORNING BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
  GUSTS TO 30 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

437 
WHUS43 KIWX 220135
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
935 PM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

MIZ077-220945-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
935 PM EDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE TONIGHT. HIGH SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY 
  NIGHT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY 
  MORNING...THEN TO 8 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUING SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST THIS EVENING...THEN NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT. WEST
  15 TO 25 MPH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25
  MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO 30 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

INZ003-220945-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.120922T1200Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
835 PM CDT FRI SEP 21 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY MORNING...THEN TO 8 
  TO 12 FEET SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH 
  OVERNIGHT. WEST 15 TO 25 MPH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING BECOMING 
  NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO 30 MPH 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

765 
WHUS43 KIWX 220825
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
425 AM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

INZ003-221630-
/O.EXT.KIWX.RP.S.0028.120922T0825Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
325 AM CDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-221630-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
425 AM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

884 
WHUS43 KIWX 221417
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1017 AM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

INZ003-222230-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
917 AM CDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-222230-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
1017 AM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

208 
WHUS43 KIWX 221941
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
341 PM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

INZ003-230345-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
241 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-230345-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
341 PM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

768 
WHUS43 KIWX 230217
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1017 PM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

INZ003-231030-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
917 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-231030-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
1017 PM EDT SAT SEP 22 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 8 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

122 
WHUS43 KIWX 230830
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
430 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

INZ003-231630-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
330 AM CDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TODAY AND 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH TODAY AND WEST AROUND 10 MPH
  TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-231630-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
430 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TODAY AND 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH TODAY AND WEST AROUND 10 MPH
  TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

110 
WHUS43 KIWX 231442
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1042 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

INZ003-232245-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
942 AM CDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TODAY AND 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH TODAY AND WEST AROUND 10 MPH 
  TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-232245-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120924T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
1042 AM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TODAY AND 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH TODAY AND WEST AROUND 10 MPH 
  TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

900 
WHUS43 KIWX 231929
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
329 PM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

INZ003-240330-
/O.EXT.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
229 PM CDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO
  25 MPH MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-240330-
/O.EXT.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
329 PM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 7 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 25
  MPH MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

379 
WHUS43 KIWX 240152
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
952 PM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

INZ003-241000-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
852 PM CDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHWEST AT 
  15 TO 25 MPH MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

MIZ077-241000-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
952 PM EDT SUN SEP 23 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 7 FEET.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 
  MPH MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

270 
WHUS43 KIWX 240848
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
448 AM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

INZ003-250030-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
348 AM CDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

MIZ077-250030-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
448 AM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET TODAY AND 5 TO 8 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

878 
WHUS43 KIWX 241438
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1038 AM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

INZ003-242245-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
938 AM CDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

MIZ077-242245-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
1038 AM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET TODAY AND 5 TO 8 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

292 
WHUS43 KIWX 241943
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
343 PM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

INZ003-250345-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
243 PM CDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

MIZ077-250345-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
343 PM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET TODAY AND 5 TO 8 FEET TONIGHT.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

109 
WHUS43 KIWX 250202
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1002 PM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

INZ003-251015-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
902 PM CDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

MIZ077-251015-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
BERRIEN-
1002 PM EDT MON SEP 24 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 15 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES TODAY. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

710 
WHUS43 KIWX 250912
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
512 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

MIZ077-251600-
/O.EXT.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1600Z/
BERRIEN-
512 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES THIS MORNING. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES
SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

INZ003-251200-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
412 AM CDT TUE SEP 25 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* RISK...MODERATE

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF
SWIMMERS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH
PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM
AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT. EVEN A STRONG
SWIMMER CAN BECOME EXHAUSTED QUICKLY.

&&

$$

497 
WHUS43 KIWX 251201
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
801 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

INZ003-251315-
/O.EXP.KIWX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-120925T1200Z/
LA PORTE-
701 AM CDT TUE SEP 25 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

$$

MIZ077-251600-
/O.CON.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1600Z/
BERRIEN-
801 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* RISK...HIGH.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 20 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

DANGEROUS POUNDING SURF AND LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE
EXPECTED AT THE BEACHES THIS MORNING. PEOPLE VISITING THE BEACHES
SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

&&

$$

548 
WHUS43 KIWX 251502
CFWIWX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
LAKESHORE HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1102 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

MIZ077-251615-
/O.CAN.KIWX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-120925T1600Z/
BERRIEN-
1102 AM EDT TUE SEP 25 2012

...RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

WHILE WAVES HEIGHTS OF AROUND 3 FEET HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ALONG
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE BERRIEN COUNTY SHORELINE...A SUBSIDING
TREND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON. THIS WILL RESULT IN A
DIMINISHING RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. AS ALWAYS...CAUTION SHOULD
ALWAYS BE EXERCISED IF GOING INTO THE WATER NEAR PIERS AND
JETTIES. 
 
$$