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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0014 Issued by the Northern Indiana Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 02:55:40 297 WHUS73 KIWX 170855 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 355 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ043-046-171700- /O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-251217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0014.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 355 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the small craft advisory this morning into early afternoon, West winds 15 to 25 knots with waves 2 to 5 feet, highest near St. Joseph, MI. For the gale watch Thursday night into Friday morning, west winds to 30 knots with gale force gusts to 35 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet building to 9 to 12 feet, highest near St. Joseph, MI. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small craft advisory will be needed for late tonight into Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ MCD Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 08:29:12 470 WHUS73 KIWX 171428 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 928 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ043-046-172230- /O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-251217T1800Z/ /O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0014.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 928 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the small craft advisory this morning into early afternoon, West winds 15 to 25 knots with waves 2 to 5 feet, highest near St. Joseph, MI. For the gale watch Thursday night into Friday morning, west winds to 30 knots with gale force gusts to 35 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet building to 9 to 12 feet, highest near St. Joseph, MI. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 10:50:47 144 WHUS73 KIWX 171650 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1150 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ043-046-180230- /O.CAN.KIWX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-251217T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0081.251218T0500Z-251219T0300Z/ /O.CON.KIWX.GL.A.0014.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 1150 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 30 knots with 35 knot gales and waves 6 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:21:51 015 WHUS73 KIWX 172021 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 321 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ043-046-180430- /O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0081.251218T0500Z-251219T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KIWX.GL.A.0014.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.GL.W.0019.251219T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 321 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||