Expires:202405162015;;322126 FZUS73 KIWX 161845 MWSIWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 245 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024 LMZ043-046-080-162015- 245 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.... Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI... New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI... At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of isolated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wilmette Harbor to 8 nm southwest of Valparaiso, moving northeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... New Buffalo and Michigan City. 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 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657 4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675 4179 8676 4172 8691 $$ FISHER