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Special Marine Warning — Gary to Burns Harbor IN; Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake

Event time: Aug 16, 2026 06:54 UTC Last updated: Sep 6, 2026 United States

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Special Marine Warning issued August 16 at 1:54AM CDT until August 16 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Measurements

Coordinates	41.7625, -87.2795
Region	Gary to Burns Harbor IN; Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake
Expires	2026-08-16T02:45:00-05:00
Nws Urgency	Immediate
Nws Certainty	Likely

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