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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS53 KIWX

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Nearshore Marine Forecast
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
336 PM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025

For waters within five nautical miles of shore on Lake Michigan

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New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
336 PM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025

TONIGHT
East winds 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast. Showers likely early, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. Waves 1 foot or less.

THURSDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west. A few gusts up to 25 knots. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely overnight. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

FRIDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northwest. A chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 feet.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

The water temperature at St. Joseph is 49 degrees and at Michigan City is 49 degrees.