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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Northern Indiana
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 4:04 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | IWX | 24 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.