WHUS73 KIWX 160740 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 340 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 LMZ043-046-161730- /O.CON.KIWX.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-261016T1500Z/ /O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0013.261016T1500Z-261017T0600Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 340 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 33 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 10 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$