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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS Northern Indiana

August 17, 2024Berrien County, Michigan; LaPorte County, Indiana

NWS Northern Indiana issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 17, 2024, 3:51 AM EDT for Berrien County, Michigan; LaPorte County, Indiana. It took effect at Aug 18, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 17, 2024, 3:51 AM EDT (07:51 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 18, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 20, 2024, 10:54 AM EDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

Counties LaPorte County, IN, Berrien County, MI

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 244 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2024-08-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1157 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2024-08-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1157 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1384 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.4
Supercell composite
6.3

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The text

As transmitted.

856 
WHUS43 KIWX 170751
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
351 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-171600-
/O.NEW.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
351 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 /251 AM CDT Sat Aug 17 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
193 
WHUS43 KIWX 171456
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1056 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-172300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1056 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 /956 AM CDT Sat Aug 17 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
071 
WHUS43 KIWX 171930
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
330 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-180330-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
330 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 /230 PM CDT Sat Aug 17 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
495 
WHUS43 KIWX 180134
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
934 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-180945-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
934 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 /834 PM CDT Sat Aug 17 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, 
  and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
111 
WHUS43 KIWX 180801
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
401 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-181615-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
401 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 /301 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT
/10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning through late 
  Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
773 
WHUS43 KIWX 181447
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1047 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-190000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.240818T1500Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1047 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 /947 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, 
  and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
566 
WHUS43 KIWX 181937
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
337 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-190345-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
337 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 /237 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, 
  and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
898 
WHUS43 KIWX 190150
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
950 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-191000-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
950 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 /850 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
857 
WHUS43 KIWX 190753
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
353 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-191600-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
353 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024 /253 AM CDT Mon Aug 19 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS43 KIWX 191501
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1101 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-192315-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1101 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024 /1001 AM CDT Mon Aug 19 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong rip and structural currents, 
  and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be 
  heavily swamped by waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
686 
WHUS43 KIWX 191958
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
358 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-200400-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
358 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024 /258 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
779 
WHUS43 KIWX 200225
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1025 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-200900-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1025 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024 /925 PM CDT Mon Aug 19 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM
CDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, 
  Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
955 
WHUS43 KIWX 200851
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
451 AM EDT Tue Aug 20 2024

MIZ177-277-201000-
/O.CAN.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
451 AM EDT Tue Aug 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 5 AM EDT...

Wave action will slowly subside through the day, but lingering
strong currents will pose a moderate swim risk into this
afternoon. 

$$

INZ103-201500-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-
351 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous 
  swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by 
  waves.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water 
  and high waves can sweep people off piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

&&

$$
730 
WHUS43 KIWX 201454
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1054 AM EDT Tue Aug 20 2024

INZ103-201600-
/O.CAN.KIWX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240820T1500Z/
Northern La Porte-
954 AM CDT Tue Aug 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The Beach Hazards Statement is no longer in effect for northern La
Porte County. Waves of 2 to 3 feet this morning will diminish to
less than 1 ft tonight.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 16, 8:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXVan Buren29 min
Aug 16, 10:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXLaPorte, Starke44 min
Aug 16, 10:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXPulaski52 min
Aug 16, 11:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXFulton29 min
Aug 17, 12:28 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXCass32 min
Aug 17, 12:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementIWXGrant31 min
Aug 17, 3:50 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX3 days

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.