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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Northern Indiana

June 15, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 15, 2021, 4:07 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 15, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 15, 2021, 4:07 AM EDT (08:07 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 15, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jun 16, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

As transmitted.

539 
WHUS43 KIWX 150807
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
407 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-151615-
/O.NEW.KIWX.BH.S.0003.210615T2100Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
407 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021 /307 AM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021/

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. North winds of 10 to 20 mph will lead to
  waves of 3 to 5 feet by this evening. The wave period will be 5
  to 6 seconds, supporting strong current development. Winds and
  waves from the north will lead to strong structural currents on
  the north side of piers.

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
832 
WHUS43 KIWX 151413
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1013 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-152215-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0003.210615T2100Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1013 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021 /913 AM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. North winds of 10 to 20 mph will 
  lead to waves of 3 to 5 feet by this evening. The wave period 
  will be 5 to 6 seconds, supporting strong current development. 
  Winds and waves from the north will lead to strong structural 
  currents on the north side of piers.

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
304 
WHUS43 KIWX 151905
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
305 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-160315-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0003.210615T2100Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
305 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021 /205 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. North winds of 10 to 15 mph will lead to
  waves of 3 to 5 feet this evening. Winds and waves from the 
  north will lead to strong structural currents on the north side 
  of piers.

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

* WHEN...through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
322 
WHUS43 KIWX 160142
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
942 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-160945-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
942 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021 /842 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021/

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

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
  conditions expected. Waves of 3 to 5 feet tonight diminish early
  Wednesday morning to 2 to 3 feet.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
377 
WHUS43 KIWX 160817
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
417 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-161200-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
417 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /317 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves and currents are expected at Lake Michigan
  beaches through this morning, with the greatest risk through 8
  am EDT (7 am CDT). There is a moderate swim risk through late
  morning with waves of 2 to 4 feet, then conditions will likely
  improve to low swim risk for the afternoon as waves subside.
  Note that dangerous currents may continue for hours after waves
  diminish. Even if waves appear low and non-threatening, check
  with lifeguards or beach patrol regarding current presence and
  strength before entering the water. Stay away from any shoreline
  structures, like piers or breakwalls. Currents are always
  present near these features.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
727 
WHUS43 KIWX 161205
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
805 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-161315-
/O.EXP.KIWX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210616T1200Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
805 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /705 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Wave heights will continue to decline through the day.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 15, 4:04 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX24 hr

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Sources

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