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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Northern Indiana

June 20, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 20, 2021, 5:12 AM EDT. It took effect at Jun 21, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 20, 2021, 5:12 AM EDT (09:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 21, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

As transmitted.

643 
WHUS43 KIWX 200912
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
512 AM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-201715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.BH.S.0004.210621T0600Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
512 AM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021 /412 AM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

* WAVES...Waves will build to 3 to 7 feet late tonight into Monday
  afternoon, then diminish to 2 to 4 feet through Monday evening.

* DANGEROUS CURRENTS...Life-threatening longshore, rip, and
  structural currents are expected. 

* SEICHE AND METEOTSUNAMI POTENTIAL...Water level fluctuations may
  develop overnight from strong to severe thunderstorms. These
  fluctuations could linger through Monday, increasing the 
  strength of dangerous currents and the potential for water to 
  swamp the piers. 
  
* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A moderate swim risk is expected
  on Tuesday for beaches in both counties. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the
water, and do not venture out onto piers and breakwalls. 

$$
7 follow-up statements
640 
WHUS43 KIWX 201535
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1135 AM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-202300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.210621T0600Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1135 AM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021 /1035 AM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

* WAVES...Waves will build to 3 to 7 feet late tonight into 
  Monday afternoon, then diminish to 2 to 4 feet through Monday 
  evening.

* DANGEROUS CURRENTS...Life-threatening longshore, rip, and 
  structural currents are expected.

* SEICHE AND METEOTSUNAMI POTENTIAL...Water level fluctuations 
  may develop overnight from strong to severe thunderstorms. 
  These fluctuations could linger through Monday, increasing the 
  strength of dangerous currents and the potential for water to 
  swamp the piers.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A moderate swim risk is expected on 
  Tuesday for beaches in both counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the
water, and do not venture out onto piers and breakwalls.

$$
068 
WHUS43 KIWX 202033
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
433 PM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-210430-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.210621T0600Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
433 PM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021 /333 PM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM
CDT/ MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

* WAVES...Waves will build to 3 to 7 feet late tonight into 
  Monday afternoon, then diminish to 2 to 4 feet through Monday 
  evening.

* DANGEROUS CURRENTS...Life-threatening longshore, rip, and 
  structural currents are expected.

* SEICHE AND METEOTSUNAMI POTENTIAL...Water level fluctuations 
  may develop overnight from strong to severe thunderstorms. 
  These fluctuations could linger through Monday, increasing the 
  strength of dangerous currents and the potential for water to 
  swamp the piers.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A moderate swim risk is expected on 
  Tuesday for beaches in both counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the
water, and do not venture out onto piers and breakwalls.

$$
908 
WHUS43 KIWX 210143
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
943 PM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-210945-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.210621T0600Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
943 PM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021 /843 PM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM
CDT/ MONDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

* WAVES...Waves will build to 3 to 7 feet late tonight into 
  Monday afternoon, then diminish to 2 to 4 feet through Monday 
  evening.

* DANGEROUS CURRENTS...Life-threatening longshore, rip, and 
  structural currents are expected.

* SEICHE AND METEOTSUNAMI POTENTIAL...Water level fluctuations 
  may develop overnight from strong to severe thunderstorms. 
  These fluctuations could linger through Monday, increasing the 
  strength of dangerous currents and the potential for water to 
  swamp the piers.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A moderate swim risk is expected on 
  Tuesday for beaches in both counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the
water, and do not venture out onto piers and breakwalls.

$$
099 
WHUS43 KIWX 211433
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1033 AM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-212245-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1033 AM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021 /933 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected.

* WAVES...Waves will build to 3 to 7 feet late tonight into 
  Monday afternoon, then diminish to 2 to 4 feet through Monday 
  evening.

* DANGEROUS CURRENTS...Life-threatening longshore, rip, and 
  structural currents are expected.

* SEICHE AND METEOTSUNAMI POTENTIAL...Water level fluctuations 
  may develop overnight from strong to severe thunderstorms. 
  These fluctuations could linger through Monday, increasing the 
  strength of dangerous currents and the potential for water to 
  swamp the piers.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...A moderate swim risk is expected on 
  Tuesday for beaches in both counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the
water, and do not venture out onto piers and breakwalls.

$$
139 
WHUS43 KIWX 211937
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-220345-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021 /237 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Wave heights of 3 to 6 feet are
  expected. A moderate swim risk is expected on Tuesday for 
  beaches in both counties. Stay dry when waves are high! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
521 
WHUS43 KIWX 220243
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1043 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-221000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
1043 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021 /943 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM
CDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at 
  Lake Michigan beaches.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Wave heights of 3 to 6 feet are 
  expected. A moderate swim risk is expected on Tuesday for 
  beaches in both counties. Stay dry when waves are high!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
523 
WHUS43 KIWX 220818
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
418 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

INZ003-MIZ077-221000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210622T1000Z/
La Porte-Berrien-
418 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021 /318 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM
CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 feet this morning will subside
  to 1 to 3 feet by this afternoon. Dangerous currents are likely
  early this morning, and but should become weaker or less
  prevalent through the day as waves continue to subside. 
 
* WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte county. In Michigan, Berrien 
  county.

* WHEN...Through early this morning. Moderate swim risk continues
  through the day.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...The beach hazards statement will expire
  early this morning. Moderate swim risk conditions are expected
  through the day in both counties as waves subside. Dangerous
  currents may be present despite lower wave height activity,
  especially near piers and breakwalls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. If
you go to the beach, heed the advice of lifeguards and beach
patrol. Do not venture out on piers as waves can wash you into the
water.

A moderate swim risk means breaking waves and currents are 
expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, 
and river outlets. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 19, 8:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXCass, Saint Joseph40 min
Jun 19, 8:51 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXCass, Saint Joseph3 hr
Jun 19, 9:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXBranch, Hillsdale39 min
Jun 19, 9:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXHillsdale17 min
Jun 20, 6:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXCass26 min
Jun 20, 6:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXBerrien, Cass28 min
Jun 20, 7:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXSaint Joseph41 min
Jun 20, 7:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXHillsdale31 min
Jun 20, 7:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXHillsdale26 min
Jun 20, 7:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXBranch, Saint Joseph32 min
Jun 19, 8:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXLaPorte, Saint Joseph44 min
Jun 19, 8:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXLaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke52 min
Jun 19, 9:14 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXLaPorte, Saint Joseph, Starke3 hr
Jun 19, 9:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXMarshall, Starke47 min
Jun 19, 10:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXPulaski, Starke60 min
Jun 20, 4:49 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX45 hr
Jun 20, 5:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXLaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke38 min
Jun 20, 5:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXLaPorte, Starke33 min
Jun 20, 6:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXElkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall51 min
Jun 20, 6:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXMarshall, Starke22 min
Jun 20, 7:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXElkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, Saint Joseph23 min
Jun 20, 7:47 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningIWX28 min
Jun 20, 7:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAllen, DeKalb10 min

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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.