Marine Weather Statement issued August 30 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI; Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI; Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Observed

Onset: 8/30/2026, 6:46:00 PM

Expires: 8/30/2026, 8:15:00 PM

Details

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.... Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI... New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI... At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 17 nm northeast of Harrison-Dever Crib, moving southeast at 30 knots.

What To Do

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

Affected States

Michigan

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Source: National Weather Service.