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Gale Watch 4, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this gale watch at Apr 30, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT (07:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2021, 10:16 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
The text
As transmitted.
815 WHUS73 KIWX 300751 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 351 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 LMZ043-046-301600- /O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0030.210430T1400Z-210430T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0004.210501T1500Z-210502T0300Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 351 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest to north winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knot gales possible. Waves 3 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
2 follow-up statements
249 WHUS73 KIWX 301459 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1059 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 LMZ043-046-302300- /O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-210430T2000Z/ /O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0004.210501T1500Z-210502T0300Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 1059 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest to north winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Waves 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Watch, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knot gales possible. Waves 3 to 7 feet occasionally to 9 feet. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
431 WHUS73 KIWX 010216 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1016 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 LMZ043-046-011030- /O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0004.210501T1500Z-210502T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0006.210501T1500Z-210502T0300Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 1016 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knot gales. Waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 8:51 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | IWX | 54 min | |
| Apr 29, 8:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IWX | LaPorte | 65 min |
| Apr 29, 9:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IWX | Pulaski | 30 min |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.