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Gale Warning 1, NWS Northern Indiana

February 3, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this gale warning at Feb 3, 2021, 4:12 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 3, 2021, 4:12 PM EST (21:12 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

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013 
WHUS73 KIWX 032112
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
412 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

LMZ043-046-040515-
/O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0001.210204T1200Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0007.210204T1200Z-210205T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
412 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south wind increasing to 15
  to 25 knots Thursday with gusts to 30 knots. Waves building to 2
  to 4 feet early Thursday evening. For the Gale Warning, west
  gales to 35 to 40 knots Thursday night and Friday. Waves
  building to 6 to 12 feet Thursday night. Waves 5 to 10 feet
  Friday.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray is also likely Thursday
  night and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
211 
WHUS73 KIWX 040325
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1025 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

LMZ043-046-041130-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0007.210204T1200Z-210205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1025 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south wind increasing to 15
  to 25 knots Thursday with gusts to 30 knots. Waves building to 2
  to 4 feet early Thursday evening. For the Gale Warning, west
  gales to 35 to 40 knots Thursday night and Friday. Waves
  building to 6 to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet, Thursday 
  night. Waves 5 to 10 feet Friday.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray is also likely Thursday 
  night and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
779 
WHUS73 KIWX 040921
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
421 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LMZ043-046-041730-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0007.210204T1200Z-210205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210205T2100Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
421 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast wind increasing
  to 15 to 25 knots today with gusts to 30 knots. Waves 2 to 4
  feet. For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 to 40 knots tonight
  and Friday. Waves generally 6 to 10 feet, but briefly 8 to 12
  feet tonight with a few waves to 15 feet. 

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray is also likely Thursday 
  night and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
014 
WHUS73 KIWX 041551
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1051 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LMZ043-046-050000-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KIWX.GL.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1051 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast wind increasing 
  to 15 to 25 knots today with gusts to 30 knots. Waves 2 to 4 
  feet. For the Gale Warning, west gales to 35 to 40 knots 
  tonight and Friday. Waves generally 6 to 10 feet, but briefly 
  8 to 12 feet tonight with a few waves to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM 
  EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing spray is also likely Thursday 
  night and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
843 
WHUS73 KIWX 042029
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
329 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LMZ043-046-050430-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.210205T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.UP.W.0001.210205T0600Z-210206T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
329 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, west winds
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 8 to 15 ft expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 3 to 5 feet early this
  evening with southeast winds 20 to 30 knots. 

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Friday 
  to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
782 
WHUS73 KIWX 050240
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
940 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

LMZ043-046-051045-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.UP.W.0001.210205T0600Z-210206T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
940 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM
FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, West gales
  to 40 knots diminishing to 35 knot gales late. Gale force gusts
  to 45 knots possible through midnight, then up to 40 knot gales
  late. Waves 8 to 12 ft, occasionally to 15 feet expected
  tonight, then waves 6 to 12 feet Friday. 

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Friday 
  to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 PM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
264 
WHUS73 KIWX 050935
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
435 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

LMZ043-046-051745-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
435 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, West gales
  to 40 knots diminishing to 35 knot gales this afternoon. Waves 
  8 to 12 ft, subsiding to 5 to 10 feet tonight.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Friday to
  10 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, through 7PM EST
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
016 
WHUS73 KIWX 051558
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1058 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

LMZ043-046-060000-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1058 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may
  rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Gale Warning, West gales
  to 35 knot gales. Waves 8 to 12 ft, subsiding to 5 to 10 feet 
  tonight.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM Friday 
  to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, through 7PM EST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
243 
WHUS73 KIWX 052104
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
404 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

LMZ043-060515-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0008.210206T0000Z-210206T1500Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
404 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. West wind to 30 knots tonight. Gusts up
  to 40 knot gales through this evening. West wind 10 to 20 knots
  Saturday with gusts to 25 knots in the morning. Waves 6 to 10
  feet tonight diminishing to 3 to 6 feet Saturday morning. Waves
  subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Saturday afternoon. 

* WHERE...New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is 
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic 
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and 
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of 
  stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ046-060515-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.UP.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0008.210206T0000Z-210206T1200Z/
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
404 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing
  spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly
  accumulate on vessels. West wind to 30 knots this evening easing
  to 15 to 25 knots after midnight. Gusts up to 35 knot gales this
  evening. West wind 10 to 20 knots Saturday. Waves 4 to 9 feet
  tonight subsiding to 2 to 4 feet Saturday morning. Waves
  subsiding to 1 to 3 feet Saturday afternoon. 
  

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI.

* WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 10 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
  hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
  components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
  superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability.
  Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or
  damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 3, 3:52 AM ESTGale WatchIWX12 hr
Feb 3, 4:00 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryIWXDeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble and 4 more51 hr
Feb 3, 4:12 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX27 hr

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