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Gale Warning 14, NWS Northern Indiana

December 15, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this gale warning at Dec 15, 2021, 4:47 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 4:47 AM EST (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 16, 2021, 5:00 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

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376 
WHUS73 KIWX 150947
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
447 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ043-046-151800-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0083.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KIWX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0014.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
447 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds increasing to 20 to
  30 knots with gusts up to 45 knot gales and waves 5 to 9 feet
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20
  knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  EST Thursday. 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.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
584 
WHUS73 KIWX 151014 CCA
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
514 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ043-046-151800-
/O.COR.KIWX.SC.Y.0083.211215T1200Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KIWX.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
/O.COR.KIWX.GL.W.0014.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
514 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds increasing to 20 to
  30 knots with gusts up to 45 knot gales and waves 5 to 9 feet
  expected. A storm force wind gust to 48 knots is possible after
  midnight tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 
  to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  EST Thursday. 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.

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.

&&

$$
412 
WHUS73 KIWX 151531
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1031 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ043-046-152345-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0014.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1031 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds increasing to 20 
  to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knot gales and waves 5 to 9 
  feet expected. A storm force wind gust to 48 knots is possible 
  after midnight tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  EST Thursday. 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.

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.

&&

$$
200 
WHUS73 KIWX 152029
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
329 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ043-046-160430-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0014.211216T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
329 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT... For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds to 30 knots.
  For the Gale Warning, south to southwest winds to 30 knots with
  gusts up to 45 knot gales overnight, 35 knot gales Thursday
  morning. Waves building to 6 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet
  by Thursday morning, highest New Buffalo to Saint Joseph.
  

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM 
  EST Thursday. 

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

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.

&&

$$
452 
WHUS73 KIWX 160354
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1054 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

LMZ043-046-161200-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1054 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knot
  gales overnight, gusts up to 35 knot gales Thursday morning.  
  Waves building to 6 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet by 
  Thursday morning, highest New Buffalo to Saint Joseph.
 
* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

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.

&&

$$
934 
WHUS73 KIWX 160952
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
452 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

LMZ043-046-161600-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T1600Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
452 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knot
  gales. Winds subsiding by late morning. Waves 4 to 8 feet
  occasionally to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.

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

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.

&&

$$
532 
WHUS73 KIWX 161606
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1106 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

LMZ043-170015-
/O.EXT.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0084.211216T2200Z-211217T1000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
1106 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt today, with
  gusts up to 35 kt gales through mid afternoon. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts, easing to 10 
  to 20 kts after midnight. Waves 6 to 10 ft today. Waves 4 to 9 
  ft this evening subsiding to 2 to 4 ft late tonight.
 
* WHERE...New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  EST Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

LMZ046-170015-
/O.EXT.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0084.211216T2200Z-211217T0600Z/
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1106 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt today, with
  gusts up to 35 kt gales through mid afternoon. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts, easing to 10
  to 20 kts after midnight. Waves 4 to 9 ft today. Waves 3 to 6 ft
  this evening subsiding to 2 to 4 ft late tonight.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  EST Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

MJ
496 
WHUS73 KIWX 162156
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
456 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

LMZ043-170600-
/O.EXP.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0084.211216T2200Z-211217T1000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
456 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West wind 15 to 25 knots veering northwest 10 to 15 knots
  after midnight. Gusts up to 30 knots this evening. Waves 4 to 7
  feet occasionally to 9 feet subsiding to 3 to 6 feet after
  midnight.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ046-170600-
/O.EXP.KIWX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211216T2200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0084.211216T2200Z-211217T0600Z/
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
456 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West wind 15 to 25 knots veering northwest 10 to 15 knots
  after midnight. Gusts up to 30 knots this evening. Waves 4 to 7
  feet occasionally to 9 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet after
  midnight.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 10:00 PM ESTStorm WatchIWX7 hr
Dec 15, 3:37 AM ESTWind AdvisoryIWXAdams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart and 15 more36 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.