Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN (LMZ745) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN (LMZ745)
Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL
Last Update: 404 AM CDT Sun Aug 9 2026




Today: South winds 5 to 10 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt by midday. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tonight: South winds 10 to 15 kt. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Monday: Southwest winds around 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Monday Night: East winds around 10 kt becoming south overnight. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Waves around 1 ft.







Zone Forecast: Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN (LMZ745)

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