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Beach Hazards Statement 12, NWS Northern Indiana

September 4, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 4, 2021, 4:34 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 5, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

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Issued
Sep 4, 2021, 4:34 AM EDT (08:34 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 5, 2021, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 6, 2021, 10:41 AM EDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

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606 
WHUS43 KIWX 040834
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
434 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-041645-
/O.NEW.KIWX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
434 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021 /334 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves.
  Waves will build tonight into Sunday morning to 3 to 5 feet, and
  remain high through Labor Day.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
869 
WHUS43 KIWX 041459
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1059 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-042300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.210905T1200Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1059 AM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021 /959 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are expected through
  Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds will enhance current
  development, even during times of lower wave heights. Those
  visiting the beaches should plan to stay out of the water. 

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS43 KIWX 042010
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-050415-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0012.210905T0500Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
410 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021 /310 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EDT /MIDNIGHT
CDT/ SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are 
  expected through Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds 
  will enhance current development, even during times of lower 
  wave heights. Those visiting the beaches should plan to stay 
  out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
323 
WHUS43 KIWX 050150
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
950 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-051000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.210905T0500Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
950 PM EDT Sat Sep 4 2021 /850 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EDT
/MIDNIGHT CDT/ SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are 
  expected through Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds 
  will enhance current development, even during times of lower 
  wave heights. Those visiting the beaches should plan to stay 
  out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
063 
WHUS43 KIWX 050819
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
419 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-051630-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
419 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021 /319 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are 
  expected through Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds 
  will enhance current development, even during times of lower 
  wave heights. Those visiting the beaches should plan to stay 
  out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
103 
WHUS43 KIWX 051444
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1044 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-052245-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1044 AM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021 /944 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are 
  expected through Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds 
  will enhance current development, even during times of lower 
  wave heights. Those visiting the beaches should plan to stay 
  out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
381 
WHUS43 KIWX 051955
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
355 PM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-060400-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
355 PM EDT Sun Sep 5 2021 /255 PM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 5 feet are expected through
  Labor Day. Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds will enhance current 
  development, even during times of lower wave heights. Those 
  visiting the beaches should plan to stay out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
413 
WHUS43 KIWX 060832
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-061645-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
432 AM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021 /332 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Waves of 2 to 5 feet are expected today. 
  Wave periods of 5 to 6 seconds will enhance current development,
  even during times of lower wave heights. Those visiting the 
  beaches should plan to stay out of the water.

* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ Sunday through Monday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
341 
WHUS43 KIWX 061441
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1041 AM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-061545-
/O.CAN.KIWX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210907T0000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1041 AM EDT Mon Sep 6 2021 /941 AM CDT Mon Sep 6 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have subsided below high swim risk criteria. There is
still a moderate swim risk for Berrien County today. Breaking
waves of 1 to 3 feet are expected, and strong currents are still 
possible. The risk for La Porte county was downgraded to low.
Visit www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards for the latest
beach forecast updates. 

$$

MCD

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