####018001467#### FZUS73 KLOT 071341 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 841 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024 LMZ740>745-777-779-071545- 841 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop 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 839 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Hebron, IL to Watseka, IL, moving northeast at 40 knots. Locations impacted include... Harrison-Dever Crib, Wilmette Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Monroe Harbor, Burns Harbor, Calumet Harbor, Winthrop Harbor, Indiana Harbor, Montrose Harbor, Waukegan Harbor, Burnham Harbor, and Hammond Marina. 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. && 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 $$ Ogorek