FZUS73 KIWX 090253 MWSIWX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 953 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026 LMZ043-046-080-090330- 953 PM EST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...SHOWERS OVER 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 952 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated showers, capable of producing winds to around 40 knots. These showers were located along a line extending from 22 nm northwest of New Buffalo to 19 nm east of Valparaiso, moving northeast at 35 knots. 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 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675 4179 8676 4174 8687 4175 8687 4187 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657 4211 8649 $$ CR