WHUS73 KIWX 151432 MWWIWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1032 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 LMZ043-046-152245- /O.NEW.KIWX.SC.Y.0061.261016T0300Z-261016T1500Z/ /O.CON.KIWX.GL.W.0013.261016T1500Z-261017T0600Z/ New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 1032 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west and increasing to 15 to 25 knots. Waves 2 feet or less building to 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest wind becoming north 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Friday 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. && $$