...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 10 AM EST /9 AM
CST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While a few wind gusts to 45 mph will be
possible this evening, the greatest chance for higher gusts will
come late tonight into early Saturday along and immediately behind
the cold front, as well as closer to Lake Michigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots, veering to the west late
tonight into Saturday. Gusts up to 40 knot gales. Waves
building to 6 to 11 feet by Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Michigan City IN to St Joseph MI.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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 severe conditions.

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