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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

305 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024



LMZ844>846-874-876-878-072100-

305 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024



...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CROSSING SOUTHERN LAKE

MICHIGAN...



The areas affected include...

  Nearshore and Open Waters from St Joseph to Grand Haven MI...



At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms capable 

of producing damaging winds and large hail that were moving out of 

the Chicago area and across southern Lake Michigan. Storm motion was 

to the northeast at 40 knots. Special marine warnings will likely be 

required later this afternoon for the waters between St Joseph and 

Grand Haven. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the 

storms arrive.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern

Michigan...and the adjacent waters of Lake Michigan.





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LAT...LON 4213 8656 4212 8696 4306 8710 4305 8624

      4283 8621 4248 8625 4228 8634 4211 8649



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TJT