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Small Craft Advisory 36, NWS Northern Indiana

May 26, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this small craft advisory at May 26, 2021, 10:37 PM EDT. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 57 hr.

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The facts

Issued
May 26, 2021, 10:37 PM EDT (02:37 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 29, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
In force
57 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

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937 
WHUS73 KIWX 270237
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1037 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

LMZ043-046-271045-
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.210527T1800Z-210528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T0200Z-210529T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1037 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast wind 10 to 20
  knots with gusts up to 25 knots Thursday afternoon. For the Gale
  Watch, east winds 15 to 25 knots Thursday evening increasing to
  20 to 30 knots late Thursday night into Friday. Gusts up to 35
  knot gales. Waves 2 to 4 feet tonight into Thursday increasing
  to 3 to 6 feet Thursday night into Friday.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 10 PM EDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Friday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
537 
WHUS73 KIWX 270852
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
452 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ043-046-271700-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.210527T1800Z-210528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T0200Z-210529T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
452 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east wind 10
  to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots this afternoon. For the
  Gale Watch, east winds evening increasing to 20 to 30 knots late
  tonight into Friday. Gusts up to 35 knot gales. Waves 2 to 4 
  feet tonight into Thursday increasing to 3 to 6 feet Thursday 
  night into Friday.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 10 PM EDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Friday 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.

&&

$$
223 
WHUS73 KIWX 271506
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1106 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ043-046-272315-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.210527T1800Z-210528T0200Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T0200Z-210529T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1106 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east wind 10 
  to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots this afternoon. For the 
  Gale Watch, east winds evening increasing to 20 to 30 knots 
  late tonight into Friday. Gusts up to 35 knot gales. Waves 2 
  to 4 feet tonight into Thursday increasing to 3 to 6 feet 
  Thursday night into Friday.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 10 PM EDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  Friday 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHUS73 KIWX 272009
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
409 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ043-046-280415-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210528T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T1500Z-210529T0200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
409 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast to east wind 10
  to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots into tonight. For the Gale
  Watch, east winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots Friday afternoon.
  Gusts up to 35 knot gales. Waves 3 to 6 feet tonight building to
  4 to 8 feet Friday evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
254 
WHUS73 KIWX 280308
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1108 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ043-046-281115-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210528T1500Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T1500Z-210529T0200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1108 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast wind 15 to 25
  knots tonight increasing to 20 to 30 knots Friday morning. For
  the Gale Watch, northeast wind 20 to 30 knots with gale force
  gusts to 35 knots late Friday morning into Friday evening. Waves
  3 to 6 feet tonight building to 4 to 9 feet Friday into Friday
  evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
131 
WHUS73 KIWX 280813
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
413 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ043-046-281615-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KIWX.GL.A.0005.210528T1500Z-210529T0200Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
413 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast wind 20 to 25 knots. Gusts up to 30 knots.
  Waves 3 to 6 feet building to 4 to 9 feet this afternoon and
  evening. On Saturday, north wind 15 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 25
  knots. Waves subsiding 3 to 6 feet late in the day.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
979 
WHUS73 KIWX 281430
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1030 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ043-046-282230-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1030 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 3 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
159 
WHUS73 KIWX 281943
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
343 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ043-046-290345-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
343 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 3 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
394 
WHUS73 KIWX 290223
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1023 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ043-046-291030-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1023 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots...backing north on 
  Saturday. Waves 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
367 
WHUS73 KIWX 290804
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
404 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

LMZ043-046-291615-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
404 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North wind 15 to 25 knots. Waves 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
453 
WHUS73 KIWX 291430
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1030 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

LMZ043-046-292230-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1030 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet. North winds 15 to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
019 
WHUS73 KIWX 291904
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
304 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

LMZ043-046-300300-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
304 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet. North winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts
  to 25 knots this evening. 

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
541 
WHUS73 KIWX 300250
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1050 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

LMZ043-046-300400-
/O.EXP.KIWX.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-210530T0300Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1050 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves will continue to subside overnight.

$$

The office that day

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

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