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2025 [KIWX] NORTHERN_INDIANA Small Craft (SC) Advisory (Y) Number 27

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Storm Based Warning History

415 
WHUS73 KIWX 300741
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
341 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-301545-
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0900Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
341 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
540 
WHUS73 KIWX 301447
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1047 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-302300-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1047 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
250 
WHUS73 KIWX 301906
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
306 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-310315-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
306 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
434 
WHUS73 KIWX 310243
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1043 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-311045-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1043 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. 
  Waves building to 4 to 8 feet Monday.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
635 
WHUS73 KIWX 310832
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
432 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-311645-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
432 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Waves
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
739 
WHUS73 KIWX 311424
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1024 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-312230-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1024 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 4 to 8 feet. Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with
  gusts to 25 knots. 

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
578 
WHUS73 KIWX 311841
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
241 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-010245-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
241 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
171 
WHUS73 KIWX 010145
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
945 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-010900-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
945 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet. Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS73 KIWX 010824
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
424 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025

LMZ043-046-011630-
/O.CAN.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0028.250402T0200Z-250402T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0007.250402T0900Z-250402T2000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
424 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch, 
  southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet possible.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503300741-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
415 
WHUS73 KIWX 300741
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
341 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-301545-
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0900Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
341 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503301447-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
540 
WHUS73 KIWX 301447
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1047 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-302300-
/O.EXT.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1047 AM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503301906-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
250 
WHUS73 KIWX 301906
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
306 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-310315-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
306 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
  and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503310243-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
434 
WHUS73 KIWX 310243
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1043 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

LMZ043-046-311045-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.250331T0300Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1043 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. 
  Waves building to 4 to 8 feet Monday.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503310832-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
635 
WHUS73 KIWX 310832
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
432 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-311645-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
432 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Waves
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503311424-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
739 
WHUS73 KIWX 311424
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1024 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-312230-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
1024 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 4 to 8 feet. Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with
  gusts to 25 knots. 

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503311841-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
578 
WHUS73 KIWX 311841
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
241 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-010245-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
241 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202504010145-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
171 
WHUS73 KIWX 010145
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
945 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

LMZ043-046-010900-
/O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
945 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Waves 3 to 5 feet. Northeast winds 5 to 15 knots.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202504010824-KIWX-WHUS73-MWWIWX
257 
WHUS73 KIWX 010824
MWWIWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
424 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025

LMZ043-046-011630-
/O.CAN.KIWX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0028.250402T0200Z-250402T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.GL.A.0007.250402T0900Z-250402T2000Z/
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
424 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale Watch, 
  southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet possible.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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