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FZUS73 KLOT 171423

MWSLOT



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville

923 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024



LMZ740>742-777-779-171433-

/O.EXP.KLOT.MA.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240417T1430Z/

923 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024



...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 930 AM CDT...



The affected areas were... 



  Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor...

  Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid

Lake...



The showers have moved out of the area and no longer poses a 

significant threat to boaters. A few gale force gusts not associated 

with showers or thunderstorms may continue throughout the day, 

however. 



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LAT...LON 4214 8775 4228 8742 4180 8726 4173 8753

      4175 8753 4175 8754 4176 8754 4176 8755

      4185 8761 4187 8761 4187 8762 4188 8762

      4189 8761 4189 8760 4190 8762 4196 8764

      4196 8763 4199 8766 4206 8767 4208 8768

TIME...MOT...LOC 1423Z 237DEG 22KT 4213 8744 



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FZUS71 KLWX 171425

MWSLWX



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

1025 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



ANZ530-531-538-539-171600-

1025 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD...

  Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD...

  Chester River to Queenstown MD...

  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor...



At 1023 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, 

capable of producing winds to around 25 knots and small hail. This 

thunderstorm was located 18 nm west of Fort Smallwood Park, moving 

northeast at 25 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 knots, locally higher 

waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor 

immediately until this storm passes.



This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 25 

knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine 

warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm 

reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for 

shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.



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LAT...LON 3959 7593 3949 7597 3954 7587 3945 7584

      3940 7601 3937 7590 3936 7588 3937 7611

      3917 7628 3906 7623 3904 7645 3913 7645

      3926 7665 3923 7643 3941 7637 3948 7622

      3937 7622 3945 7609 3954 7611



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ADM