Beach Hazards Statement 18, NWS Northern Indiana

759 
WHUS43 KIWX 270238
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1038 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

INZ103-MIZ177-277-271045-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T1800Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern La Porte-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-
1038 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 /938 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 Friday afternoon through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

799 
WHUS43 KIWX 270942
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
542 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

MIZ177-271745-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T2100Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-
542 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents expected by
  late this afternoon and evening. Expect a strong southward
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near
  piers, particularly on the north side. Weak rip currents are 
  also possible within sandbars. 

* WHERE...Northern Berrien county.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to shore. 
Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers from 
being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it difficult 
to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$

INZ103-271745-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T1500Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
442 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. Waves will
  build to 4 to 7 feet through the day, peaking towards the
  evening hours. Waves of 2 to 5 feet and current activity will
  persist through Saturday evening. Piers may be heavily swamped
  by waves, especially this evening. Expect a strong southward 
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near 
  piers, particularly on the north side. Strong rip currents are 
  expected within the sandbars. 

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to 
shore. Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it 
difficult to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

MIZ277-271745-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T1800Z-240928T1200Z/
Southern Berrien-
542 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected.
  Expect a strong southward flowing longshore current and strong
  structural currents near piers, particularly on the north side.
  Strong rip currents are also possible within sandbars. 

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are
  expected. The worst conditions today and Saturday will be 
  further south in the county, particularly near New Buffalo, MI.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to shore. 
Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers from 
being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it difficult 
to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

MCD

615 
WHUS43 KIWX 271459
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1059 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

MIZ177-272300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T2100Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-
1059 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents expected by 
  late this afternoon and evening. Expect a strong southward 
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near 
  piers, particularly on the north side. Weak rip currents are 
  also possible within sandbars.

* WHERE...Northern Berrien county.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to shore. 
Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers from 
being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it difficult 
to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$

INZ103-272300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T1500Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
959 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. Waves will
  build to 4 to 7 feet through the day, peaking towards the
  evening hours. Waves of 2 to 5 feet and current activity will
  persist through Saturday evening. Piers may be heavily swamped
  by waves, especially this evening. Expect a strong southward 
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near 
  piers, particularly on the north side. Strong rip currents are 
  expected within the sandbars.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to 
shore. Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it 
difficult to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

MIZ277-272300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T1800Z-240928T1200Z/
Southern Berrien-
1059 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected.
  Expect a strong southward flowing longshore current and strong
  structural currents near piers, particularly on the north side.
  Strong rip currents are also possible within sandbars.

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected. The worst conditions today and Saturday will be 
  further south in the county, particularly near New Buffalo, MI.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to shore. 
Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers from 
being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it difficult 
to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

293 
WHUS43 KIWX 271944
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
344 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

MIZ177-280345-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.240927T2100Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-
344 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

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

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected by 
  late this afternoon and evening. Expect a strong southward 
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near 
  piers, particularly on the north side. Weak rip currents are 
  also possible within sandbars.

* WHERE...Northern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to shore. 
Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers from 
being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it difficult 
to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

&&

$$

INZ103-280345-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
244 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening waves and currents expected. Waves will
  build to 4 to 7 feet through the day, peaking towards the
  evening hours. Waves of 2 to 5 feet and current activity will
  persist through Saturday evening. Piers may be heavily swamped
  by waves, especially this evening. Expect a strong southward 
  flowing longshore current and strong structural currents near 
  piers, particularly on the north side. Strong rip currents are 
  expected within the sandbars.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A longshore current is a lake current that moves parallel to 
shore. Longshore currents can be strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom... making it 
difficult to return to shore.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and 
wave action flow into the structure. Structural currents can sweep 
you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from the shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

MIZ277-280345-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
Southern Berrien-
344 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected.
  Expect a strong southward flowing longshore current and strong
  structural currents near piers, particularly on the north side.
  Strong rip currents are also possible within sandbars.

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected. The worst conditions today and Saturday will be 
  further south in the county, particularly near New Buffalo, MI.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

737 
WHUS43 KIWX 280126
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
926 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

MIZ177-280900-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-
926 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ103-280930-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
826 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ277-280930-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
Southern Berrien-
926 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Saturday. Breaking waves of 1 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected. The worst conditions today and Saturday will be 
  further south in the county, particularly near New Buffalo, MI.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

034 
WHUS43 KIWX 280919
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
519 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

MIZ177-281030-
/O.EXP.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T0900Z/
Northern Berrien-
519 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Conditions have subsided below high swim risk and beach hazards statement
criteria. There is a moderate swim risk through mid afternoon.
Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are expected. There is
a moderate swim risk again on Sunday morning. 

$$

MIZ277-281730-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T1800Z/
Southern Berrien-
519 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Waves of 3 to 5
  feet will subside to 2 to 3 feet by mid afternoon. Waves may
  swamp piers, particularly early this morning near New Buffalo,
  MI. Strong currents are expected through mid afternoon.

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk after 2
  pm ET today as high swim risk conditions subside. Breaking waves
  and currents are expected, though current strength should be
  weaker as waves continue to subside. There is a moderate swim
  risk forecasted for Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ103-281730-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
419 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Waves of 3 to 6
  feet will subside to 2 to 4 feet by mid afternoon. Waves may
  swamp piers, particularly early this morning. Life-threatening
  currents are expected even through the afternoon once wave
  heights diminish slightly. 

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

350 
WHUS43 KIWX 281447
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1047 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

INZ103-282300-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Northern La Porte-
947 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ277-281800-
/O.CON.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240928T1800Z/
Southern Berrien-
1047 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southern Berrien county.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk after 2 
  pm ET today as high swim risk conditions subside. Breaking 
  waves and currents are expected, though current strength 
  should be weaker as waves continue to subside. There is a 
  moderate swim risk forecasted for Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

904 
WHUS43 KIWX 281941
CFWIWX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
341 PM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

INZ103-290200-
/O.EXT.KIWX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-240929T0200Z/
Northern La Porte-
241 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 9 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...There is a moderate swim risk for 
  Sunday. Breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet and currents are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
228 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Windy conditions are expected Friday into Friday evening,
  especially south of US 30 in Indiana where northeast winds may
  gusts in excess of 45 mph Friday afternoon into Friday evening.

* Showers overspread the area from southeast to northwest Friday
  afternoon into Friday evening.

* Chances for scattered rain showers linger through this weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 228 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

An upper low over the western TN Valley, and Hurricane Helene over
the eastern Gulf of Mexico, will be the features of interest later
tonight through this weekend. The center of Helene is still on
target to continue northward, making landfall near the big bend area
of Florida this evening, reaching the southern Appalachians by 12z
Friday. The Fujiwara interaction with the western TN upper low then
takes over Friday into Friday night with Helene's low center
retrograding north-northwest to near or just south of Evansville
IN by 00z Sat.

The quick movement of Helene's remnants, and eventual merging with
the aformentioned upper low will allow for a slower weakening trend
than normally observed with tropical remnants reaching the TN
and/or lower OH Valleys. NAEFS return intervals for MSLP outside
of the CFSR climate database, with ensemble guidance in good
agreement in a low center nearly 6 standard deviations below
average lend increased ensemble support for this anomalous
synoptic evolution.

The impacts locally will be increasing east-northeast winds
late tonight into Friday on its northern fringe thanks to a
tightening low level height gradient (925 mb winds peaking 45-55
knots Friday afternoon-evening). HREF/NBM probabilistic data
suggests high confidence in gusts in the 35-45 mph range during
this time, with a 12z HREF increase to 50-60 percent probs for
headline level gusts (45 mph plus) in the south. Low level
lapse rates and mixing depths look limited and may keep the bulk
of gusts below 45 mph, though the stronger solutions and
unusual setup mentioned above are worth mentioning for what
could be a least a brief period of advisory level gusts, best
chances south of US 30 in Indiana Friday afternoon and early
evening on the leading edge of rain. Per collaboration, did opt
for a Wind Advisory mid Friday afternoon through Friday evening
in our southwest. Have gusts mainly in the 30-45 mph range
elsewhere with some northward expansion potentially needed.

A narrowing band of rain should also accompany the system warm
conveyor and associated plume of deeper moisture/isentropic upglide.
Guidance remained in general agreement in this precip shield lifting
into areas along/south of US 24 Friday afternoon, then narrowing and
slowly drying up with its pivot into our north-northwest zones
Friday night. No hydro concerns are anticipated.

Big closed low after the full merger does fill and attempt to wobble
slowly east in the vicinity of the Ohio River Valley this weekend
into early next week. This will keep clouds and chances for showers
in the forecast, though winds will diminish and temperatures will be
pleasant. Mainly quiet/dry otherwise next week with temp
fluctuations as a more active high-lat northern stream drops a cold
front through around mid week, and possibly another just beyond this
forecast period.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 124 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

An upper low to our south will usher the energy of tropical cyclone
Helene up to the area fairly quickly between today and Friday. As
its ingredients move up here, expect an increase in cloud cover, but
expect it to stay above VFR through this taf period. The area of
rain may approach FWA early tomorrow morning, but the expectation is
that it remains a county or two south of it until the afternoon,
which is just after this taf period. Winds will be the bigger hazard
as they will be able to gust to above 20 kts at both sites as early
as around 12z Friday. FWA may be able to see 35-40 kts gusts during
the afternoon and evening period.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Wind Advisory from 2 PM to 11 PM EDT Friday for INZ013-015-020-
     022>026-032>034.
OH...None.
MI...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday for
     LMZ043-046.

&&

DISCUSSION...Steinwedel
AVIATION...Roller

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
515 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-270915-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
515 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 /415 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Northeast wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph are expected Friday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LMZ043-046-270915-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
515 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

On Friday, northeast wind gusts increasing to 25 knots with waves
building to 3 to 5 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.