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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Northern Indiana
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 8:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Cass, Saint Joseph | 40 min |
| Jun 19, 8:51 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IWX | Cass, Saint Joseph | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 9:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Branch, Hillsdale | 39 min |
| Jun 19, 9:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Hillsdale | 17 min |
| Jun 20, 6:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Cass | 26 min |
| Jun 20, 6:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Berrien, Cass | 28 min |
| Jun 20, 7:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Saint Joseph | 41 min |
| Jun 20, 7:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Hillsdale | 31 min |
| Jun 20, 7:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Hillsdale | 26 min |
| Jun 20, 7:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Branch, Saint Joseph | 32 min |
| Jun 19, 8:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | LaPorte, Saint Joseph | 44 min |
| Jun 19, 8:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | LaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke | 52 min |
| Jun 19, 9:14 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IWX | LaPorte, Saint Joseph, Starke | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 9:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Marshall, Starke | 47 min |
| Jun 19, 10:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Pulaski, Starke | 60 min |
| Jun 20, 4:49 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | IWX | 45 hr | |
| Jun 20, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | LaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke | 38 min |
| Jun 20, 5:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | LaPorte, Starke | 33 min |
| Jun 20, 6:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall | 51 min |
| Jun 20, 6:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Marshall, Starke | 22 min |
| Jun 20, 7:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, Saint Joseph | 23 min |
| Jun 20, 7:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | IWX | 28 min | |
| Jun 20, 7:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IWX | Allen, DeKalb | 10 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.