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Gale Warning 8, NWS Northern Indiana

October 23, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this gale warning at Oct 23, 2021, 3:11 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 25 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2021, 3:11 PM EDT (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

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761 
WHUS73 KIWX 231911
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
311 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

LMZ043-046-240315-
/O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0008.211024T2300Z-211025T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0008.211024T2300Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
311 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
818 
WHUS73 KIWX 240240
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1040 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

LMZ043-046-241045-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.211024T2300Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1040 PM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to
  35 knot gales becoming northeast. Waves gradually building to 4
  to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
225 
WHUS73 KIWX 240824
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
424 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

LMZ043-046-241630-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.211024T2300Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
424 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds backing northeast and increasing to 15 to 25
  knots with gusts up to 35 knot gales by tonight. Waves building
  to 3 to 6 feet by tonight. Waves 8 to 12 feet Monday.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS73 KIWX 241502
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1102 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

LMZ043-046-242315-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.211024T2300Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1102 AM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds backing northeast and increasing to 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knot gales by tonight. Waves 
  building to 3 to 6 feet by tonight. Waves 8 to 12 feet Monday.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
136 
WHUS73 KIWX 241928
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
328 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

LMZ043-046-250330-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.211024T2300Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
328 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds backing northeast and increasing to 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 35 knot gales by tonight. Waves 
  building to 3 to 6 feet by tonight. Waves 8 to 12 feet Monday.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
804 
WHUS73 KIWX 250243
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1043 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

LMZ043-046-251045-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1043 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knot
  gales tonight, backing north Monday with gusts to 40 knot
  gales. Waves building 3 to 6 feet tonight. Waves 8 to 12 feet, 
  occasionally to 15 feet Monday into early Monday night.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHUS73 KIWX 250832
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
432 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LMZ043-046-251645-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
432 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast wind to 30 knots, then backing north to 30
  knots in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 knot gales. Waves 4 to 7
  feet occasionally to 9 feet building to 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
821 
WHUS73 KIWX 251506
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1106 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LMZ043-046-252315-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1106 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast wind to 30 knots, then backing north to 30
  knots in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 knot gales. Waves 8 to 
  12 feet occasionally to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
897 
WHUS73 KIWX 251949
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
349 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LMZ043-046-260000-
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
349 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots. Gusts up to 35 knot gales
  this evening. Winds back north easing to winds 10 to 15 knots
  after midnight. Waves 6 to 12 feet occasionally to 15 feet
  subsiding to 4 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet after midnight.
  

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
905 
WHUS73 KIWX 252357
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
757 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

LMZ043-046-260800-
/O.EXP.KIWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0063.211026T0000Z-211027T0200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
757 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast wind 15 to 25 knots backing north 10 to 15
  knots after midnight. Gusts up to 30 knots through midnight.
  North winds 10 to 15 knots on Tuesday. Waves 6 to 10 feet
  occasionally to 13 feet overnight. Waves gradually subsiding to
  3 to 5 feet by Tuesday evening. 

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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
Oct 22, 9:48 PM EDTGale WatchIWX17 hr
Oct 23, 2:29 PM EDTFlood WatchIWXAllen, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington and 11 more37 hr
Oct 23, 2:41 PM EDTFrost AdvisoryIWXWilliams17 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.