FZUS73 KLOT 150841 MWSLOT Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville 341 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 LMZ740-777-150945- 341 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor out to Mid Lake... At 341 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 near Kenosha to Winthrop Harbor to 8 nm east of McHenry, moving east at 50 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. && LAT...LON 4246 8702 4227 8699 4221 8780 4229 8783 4231 8782 4237 8783 4237 8782 4236 8782 4239 8780 4248 8780 $$ Carlaw