Storm Warning Issued for Indiana Nearshore Waters from Gary to Michigan City
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Lake Michigan waters between Gary and Michigan City, with winds up to 50 knots and waves reaching 14 feet expected Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Indiana Lakefront
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Indiana Lakefront.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Storm Warning for the Indiana nearshore waters of Lake Michigan. This alert is in effect from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13. Additionally, Gale Warnings have been issued for the periods immediately preceding and following the Storm Warning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the nearshore waters from Gary to Burns Harbor, Indiana, and from Burns Harbor to Michigan City, Indiana.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, or secure their vessels for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
During the Storm Warning period, west winds are expected to reach up to 50 knots. Significant waves are forecast to reach 11 feet, with occasional waves as high as 14 feet.
The surrounding Gale Warning periods will see southwest and west winds up to 45 knots. Wave heights during these times will range from 6 to 10 feet, with occasional waves reaching 13 feet. These conditions are expected to reduce visibility and create a high risk of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Timeline
- First Gale Warning: 10:00 PM Thursday to 4:00 AM CDT Friday.
- Storm Warning: 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT Friday.
- Second Gale Warning: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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