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Small Craft Advisory 78, NWS Northern Indiana

December 4, 2021

NWS Northern Indiana issued this small craft advisory at Dec 4, 2021, 11:15 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 11:15 AM EST (16:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

The text

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278 
WHUS73 KIWX 041615
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1115 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ043-050015-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
1115 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest wind 10 to
  15 knots this afternoon with a few gusts to 25 knots. Waves 3 to
  5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet this evening. For the second
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increase to 15 to 25 knots
  by early Sunday morning with gusts to 30 knots Sunday. Waves 2
  to 4 feet Sunday. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 knots
  with gusts to 35 to 40 knot gales late Sunday night through
  Monday evening. Waves build to 8 to 12 feet late Sunday night.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday 
  to 1 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 
  through Monday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ046-050015-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1115 AM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest wind 10 to
  15 knots this afternoon with a few gusts to 25 knots. Waves 3 to
  5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet this evening. For the second
  Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increase to 15 to 25 knots
  by early Sunday morning with gusts to 30 knots Sunday. Waves 2
  to 4 feet Sunday. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 knots
  with gusts to 35 to 40 knot gales late Sunday night through
  Monday evening. Waves build to 6 to 10 feet late Sunday night.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 
  AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night 
  through Monday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
057 
WHUS73 KIWX 042055
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
355 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ043-050500-
/O.CAN.KIWX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-
355 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increasing
  to 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots by Sunday morning,
  becoming south 15 to 25 knots Sunday with gusts to 30 knots. A
  few gusts to 35 knot gales possible Sunday. Waves 2 to 4 feet
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 30 knots with gusts to
  35 knot gales late Sunday night into Monday. Waves building to 8
  to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM 
  EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$

LMZ046-050500-
/O.CAN.KIWX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-211204T2100Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
355 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds increasing
  to 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots by Sunday morning,
  becoming south 15 to 25 knots Sunday with gusts to 30 knots. A
  few gusts to 35 knot gales possible Sunday. Waves 2 to 4 feet
  Sunday. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 30 knots with gusts to
  35 knot gales late Sunday night into Monday. Waves building to 8
  to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM 
  EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$
169 
WHUS73 KIWX 050238
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
938 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ043-046-051045-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
938 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 
  increasing to 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots by Sunday 
  morning, becoming south 15 to 25 knots Sunday with gusts to 30 
  knots. A few gusts to 35 knot gales possible Sunday. Waves 2 
  to 4 feet Sunday. For the Gale Watch, west winds to 30 knots 
  with gusts to 35 knot gales late Sunday night into Monday. 
  Waves building to 8 to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Sunday to 1 AM 
  EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through 
  Monday 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.

&&

$$
988 
WHUS73 KIWX 050849
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
349 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ043-046-051700-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.211205T1000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0011.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0012.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
349 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, West winds to 30 knots with gale
  force gusts to 40 knots late tonight into Monday. Waves 8 to 12
  feet, occasionally to 15 feet Monday. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 knots veering south this 
  afternoon and evening. Waves 2 to 4 feet today building to 3 to 
  5 feet this evening. 

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MCD
514 
WHUS73 KIWX 051526
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ043-046-052330-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0012.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1026 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west wind to 30 knots with gale
  gusts to 35 to 40 knots. Waves building to 8 to 12 feet
  occasionally to 15 feet tonight and continuing into Monday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast wind 15 to 25 knots today
  with gusts to 30 knots. A few gale force gusts to 35 knots are
  possible this afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 feet building to 3 to 5
  feet this evening.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
688 
WHUS73 KIWX 052047
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
347 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ043-046-060500-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0012.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
347 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Winds becoming southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30
  knots this evening, becoming west to 30 knots overnight with
  gusts to 35 knot gales. West winds to 30 knots on Monday with
  gusts to 35 to 40 knot gales. Waves building to 8 to 12 feet
  occasionally to 15 feet tonight and continuing on Monday. 

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
446 
WHUS73 KIWX 060325
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1025 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ043-046-061130-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0012.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1025 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Winds southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
  this evening. Winds become west an increase to 30 knots by 
  Monday morning with gusts to 40 knot gales. Waves building to 10
  to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet on Monday.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 12:59 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryIWXAdams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart and 15 more10 hr
Dec 4, 4:03 AM ESTGale WatchIWX24 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.