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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville

238 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024



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238 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...



  Nearshore Waters from Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor...

  Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City...

  Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid

Lake...



At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from Ohare Airport to near Midway

Airport to 14 nm northeast of Joliet, moving east at 25 knots.



strong thunderstorms will be near...

  Montrose Harbor, Monroe Harbor, Burnham Harbor, Belmont Harbor, 

  and Diversy Harbor around 250 PM CDT.

  Harrison-Dever Crib, Wilmette Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, DuSable 

  Harbor, 59th Street Marina, and Jackson Park Harbor around 255 PM 

  CDT.



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.



These 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 if these storms intensify as they 

reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for 

shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.



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LAT...LON 4162 8733 4164 8743 4168 8743 4167 8747

      4171 8753 4175 8753 4178 8758 4185 8761

      4189 8762 4189 8760 4190 8762 4208 8768

      4233 8700 4213 8696 4179 8697 4179 8696

      4172 8692 4163 8716 4162 8732 4161 8733



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