The National Weather Service put out a special marine warning Wednesday morning of high waves and possible waterspouts.
As summer boating season on Lake Michigan winds down, dangerous conditions could await boaters Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Sailboats move on Lake Michigan on Aug. 30, 2023.
The weather service put out a special marine warning Wednesday morning of high waves and possible waterspouts. The warning was in effect until 12:15, though thunderstorms over the southern half of the Lake are forecast to continue throughout the day.Boaters in Chicago’s northern suburbs, from Winthrop Harbor to Winnetka, were particularly urged to stay off the water, facing winds up to 34 knots that could capsize boats, according to the weather service.
Waterspouts often overturn boats and create high seas, the weather service said. They can also pick up small floating structures, animals or even boats and boaters as they travel across lakes.
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