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Beach Hazards Statement 12, NWS Northern Indiana

August 2, 2020

NWS Northern Indiana issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 2, 2020, 3:48 PM EDT. It took effect at Aug 3, 2020, 11:12 AM EDT. It was in force for 45 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 2, 2020, 3:48 PM EDT (19:48 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 3, 2020, 11:12 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 5, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
348 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-030400-
/O.NEW.KIWX.BH.S.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
348 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 /248 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous swim conditions, which is 
in effect from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS EXPECTED... 

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* OVERVIEW/POTENTIAL IMPACTS...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will
  create waves of 3 to 6 feet from Monday afternoon through
  Tuesday night. Life-threatening currents are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
014 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1000 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-031000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1000 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 /900 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* HIGH WAVE ACTION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* OVERVIEW/POTENTIAL IMPACTS...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will 
  create waves of 3 to 6 feet from Monday afternoon through 
  Tuesday night. Life-threatening currents are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$
792 
WHUS43 KIWX 030827
CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
427 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-031630-
/O.NEW.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
427 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 /327 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020/

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT /3 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
Lakeshore Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM EDT /3 PM
CDT/ this afternoon to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Wednesday. 

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will create
  waves of 4 to 7 feet from Monday afternoon through Tuesday
  night, but especially late this afternoon into tonight and 
  again late Tuesday afternoon 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* OVERVIEW/POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Life-threatening currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...Tonight into Wednesday morning, but especially late
  this afternoon into tonight and again late Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong northwest winds and high wave action Tonight
  into Wednesday morning will lead to minor beach erosion and
  lakeshore flooding along the immediate lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
943 
WHUS43 KIWX 031512
CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1112 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-032315-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0012.200803T1512Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1112 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 /1012 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT /3 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will create 
  waves of 4 to 7 feet from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 
  night, but especially late this afternoon into tonight and 
  again late Tuesday afternoon 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* OVERVIEW/POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Life-threatening currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...Tonight into Wednesday morning, but especially late 
  this afternoon into tonight and again late Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong northwest winds and high wave action Tonight 
  into Wednesday morning will lead to minor beach erosion and 
  lakeshore flooding along the immediate lakeshore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
059 
WHUS43 KIWX 031956
CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
356 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-040400-
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.200803T2000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
356 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 /256 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
/7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will sustain
  waves of 4 to 7 feet through this evening and again Tuesday
  afternoon, causing minor lakeshore flooding.

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* TIMING...Tonight into Wednesday morning, but especially late
  this evening and again Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong north winds, high water levels, and large waves
  tonight into Wednesday morning will lead to minor beach erosion
  and lakeshore flooding in low areas along the immediate 
  lakeshore.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
117 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
956 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-041000-
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
956 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 /856 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020/

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
/7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will maintain
  waves of 3 to 6 feet through Tuesday night, causing minor 
  lakeshore flooding. 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday night. 

* IMPACTS...Strong north winds, high water levels, and large waves
  tonight through Tuesday night will lead to minor beach erosion 
  and lakeshore flooding in low areas along the immediate 
  lakeshore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
353 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
402 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-041615-
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
402 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 /302 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020/

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
/7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will 
  maintain waves of 3 to 6 feet through Tuesday night, causing 
  minor lakeshore flooding. 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong north winds, high water levels, and large 
  waves tonight through Tuesday night will lead to minor beach 
  erosion and lakeshore flooding in low areas along the 
  immediate lakeshore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
442 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1104 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-042315-
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1104 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 /1004 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020/

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
/7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will 
  maintain waves of 3 to 6 feet through Tuesday night, causing 
  minor lakeshore flooding. 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong north winds, high water levels, and large 
  waves tonight through Tuesday night will lead to minor beach 
  erosion and lakeshore flooding in low areas along the 
  immediate lakeshore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
462 
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Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
339 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-050345-
/O.CON.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
339 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 /239 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020/

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
/7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...North winds of 10 to 20 mph will maintain
  waves of 3 to 5 feet through tonight, causing minor lakeshore 
  flooding. 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong north-northwest winds, high water levels, and
  large waves through tonight will lead to minor beach erosion 
  and lakeshore flooding in low areas along the immediate 
  lakeshore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$
646 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1006 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-051015-
/O.CAN.KIWX.LS.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1006 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 /906 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has cancelled
the Lakeshore Flood Advisory. 

* Waves have subsided some this evening, and lakeshore flooding 
  is no longer expected. However, waves of 2 to 5 feet will 
  persist for several more hours tonight.

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$
638 
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CFWIWX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
342 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2020

INZ003-MIZ077-051200-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-200805T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
342 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2020 /242 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2020/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ THIS MORNING...

* Waves of 2 to 5 feet this morning. 

* High Wave Action and Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected...

* STRONG RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED...

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches.
People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 2, 3:48 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX61 hr

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Sources

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