Expires:202405162000;;322435 FZUS73 KLOT 161854 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 154 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024 LMZ740-741-777-779-162000- 154 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Northerly Island... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 154 PM CDT, 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 8 nm south of Waukegan Harbor to 6 nm northwest of Midway Airport, moving northeast at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Harrison-Dever Crib, Wilmette Harbor, Montrose Harbor, Monroe Harbor, Waukegan Harbor, Belmont Harbor, Diversy Harbor, and DuSable Harbor. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 4231 8782 4233 8782 4233 8783 4236 8782 4247 8757 4247 8750 4193 8725 4187 8756 4187 8762 4189 8762 4189 8760 4190 8762 4196 8764 4196 8763 4199 8766 4206 8767 4214 8775 4221 8780 4227 8783 4230 8783 $$ Kluber