Watches, Warnings & Advisories



5 products issued by NWS for: 3NM NE Michigan City IN

Special Marine Warning

Special Marine Warning
LMZ043-046-080-182100-
/O.NEW.KIWX.MA.W.0012.250618T2036Z-250618T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
436 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  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...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 436 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm southwest of
  St. Joseph, moving northeast at 35 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
           suddenly higher waves.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northwestern
Indiana...southwestern Michigan...and the adjacent waters of Lake
Michigan.

&&

LAT...LON 4192 8660 4184 8669 4174 8686 4177 8695
      4179 8696 4179 8697 4192 8697 4213 8693
      4213 8657 4211 8649
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 208DEG 34KT 4196 8664

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...49KTS

$$

DN




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

LMZ043-046-192015-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...TORNADO WATCH 434 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time

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Tornado Watch

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 434/436
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
409 PM EDT WED JUN 18 2025

LMZ043-046-080-190000-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.A.0434.000000T0000Z-250619T0000Z/

TORNADO WATCH 434 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS

THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS

NEW BUFFALO MI TO ST JOSEPH MI
MICHIGAN CITY IN TO NEW BUFFALO MI
LAKE MICHIGAN MICHIGAN CITY IN TO ST. JOSEPH MI 5 NM OFFSHORE TO
MID-LINE OF LAKE.

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Special Marine Warning

Special Marine Warning
LMZ043-046-080-182100-
/O.NEW.KIWX.MA.W.0011.250618T1955Z-250618T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
355 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  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...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 354 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
  waterspouts were located along a line extending from 7 nm southwest
  of Michigan City to 13 nm south of New Buffalo to 25 nm east of
  Valparaiso, moving north at 50 knots.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
           hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
           higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
  New Buffalo and Michigan City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northwestern
Indiana...southwestern Michigan...and the adjacent waters of Lake
Michigan.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657
      4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675
      4179 8676 4172 8691
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 195DEG 51KT 4161 8695 4158 8664 4135 8652

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...49KTS

$$

DN




Marine Weather Statement

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

LMZ043-046-080-182045-
343 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...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 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 40 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Valparaiso to 16 nm
southeast of Michigan City to 36 nm south of New Buffalo, moving
northeast at 50 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northwestern
Indiana...southwestern Michigan...and the adjacent waters of Lake
Michigan.

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.

These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds in excess of 34
knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special
marine warning will likely be required when these strong
thunderstorms reach the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider
heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrive.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 4179 8696 4179 8697 4212 8696 4213 8657
      4211 8649 4194 8658 4189 8662 4180 8675
      4172 8691

$$

DN