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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:21 AM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:15 AM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Burns Harbor to Michigan City, IN. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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