...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ TO 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots Thursday morning becoming
west northwest Thursday afternoon and evening. Gusts to 40 knot
gales. Waves 5 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

* 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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