Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Near Michigan City and St. Joseph
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Lake Michigan waters until 1:15 AM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm moving east at 65 knots.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Special Marine Warning for portions of Lake Michigan. The alert was issued at 12:32 AM EDT following radar detection of a strong thunderstorm over the lake.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions:
- Lake Michigan from Michigan City, IN to St. Joseph, MI, from 5 nautical miles offshore to the mid-line of the lake.
- Coastal waters from Michigan City, IN to New Buffalo, MI.
- Coastal waters from New Buffalo, MI to St. Joseph, MI.
Specific locations impacted include Michigan City and New Buffalo.
Expected Conditions
At 12:32 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 nautical miles northwest of Michigan City. The storm is moving east at a rapid pace of 65 knots.
- Hazards: Wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail.
- Impact: Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM EDT on March 11, 2026.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for northwestern Indiana, southwestern Michigan, and the adjacent waters of Lake Michigan.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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