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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 9:47 AM May. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 445 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to 25 to 30 knots from the north-northeast. This gust front was located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Pleasant Prairie to near Winthrop Harbor to 28 nm southeast of Wind Pt., moving south at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to 25 to 30 knots and locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor until the front passes. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:07 AM May. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN, and Wilmette Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * 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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