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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:33 AM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Lake Michigan nearshore and open waters to mid lake from North Point Light WI to Winthrop Harbor IL... At 332 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 nm west of Racine to 9 nm west of Kenosha to 7 nm west of Pleasant Prairie to 10 nm east of McHenry, moving east at 45 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:25 AM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES THROUGH 415 AM CDT... At 325 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bohners Lake to Wheatland to Lake Catherine. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Kenosha, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Prairie, Antioch, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Paddock Lake, Camp Lake, Winthrop Harbor, Twin Lakes, Spring Grove, Wheatland, Yorkville, Genoa City, Silver Lake, Wind Point, Channel Lake, Lake Catherine, and Browns Lake. This includes Interstate 41/94 between mile markers 329 and 349. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 7:54 AM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. * WHERE...Southern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
River Flood Watch
Issued: 3:13 AM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 1 am... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun New Munster 11.0 10.0 9.99 9 pm 4/14 11.2 12.0 12.2 12.0 - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days New Munster 11.62 9 pm 4/07 0.14 12.20 1 am 4/18 &&
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