2 products issued by NWS for: 6NM ESE Chicago IL
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
639 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2019
LMZ740>745-777-779-181445-
639 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2019
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
NEARSHORE WATERS FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY...
OPEN WATERS FROM WINTHROP HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY OUT TO MID
LAKE...
At 637 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These
thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm
southwest of Pleasant Prairie to 17 nm west of Montrose Harbor to 50
nm west of Michigan City, moving east at 20 knots. Additional
thunderstorms will be moving in behind the leading edge
thunderstorms and these will likely be moving toward the southeast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.
This strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required for portions of the lake when
these storms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider
heading for shore before these storms arrive.
Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
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LAT...LON 4162 8733 4164 8743 4168 8743 4167 8747
4170 8751 4183 8760 4189 8762 4189 8760
4190 8762 4206 8767 4227 8783 4248 8780
4246 8702 4213 8696 4179 8697 4179 8696
4172 8691 4163 8716 4162 8732 4161 8732
$$
RC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
407 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2019
LMZ740>745-190915-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
407 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2019
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Limited thunderstorm wind gust risk...up to 50 knots.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday...
Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Sunday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
$$
Rodriguez
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