Massive waves slam Michigan City as fall blows in
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Snowy and windy start to the day, transitioning to rain later
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Debate on Palisades Nuclear Power Plant possible re-start continues
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Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team set to face USC trojans
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Thanksgiving Dinner will cost slightly less this year in Indiana
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Fourth Generation of Ruszkowski family joins SBPD
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Required police merit board faces challenges in South Bend
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Take a look at the new and improved LaSalle Park
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A sloppy, wintry day, Thursday
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Michigan Works! highlight local employer apprenticeship programs
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Holiday show season at the Phoenix Performing Arts in Goshen
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Rain, snow, and wind are on their way later tonight
A strong north wind awoke the anger in Lake Michigan on Wednesday, leading to waves of more than 10 feet on some beaches in LaPorte County.
Perception of Fall: ???
— Dave Caulfield (@DaveCaulfield_) September 22, 2021
Reality: pic.twitter.com/LPS5i5BSyc
Waves are expected to remain very high Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Lakeshore Flood Warnings and Advisories are in effect until late on Thursday.
Fortunately, lake levels on Lake Michigan have dropped significantly since last September, when Michiana observed record-high lake levels for nine months straight. However, even though levels have dropped more than a foot since last year at this time, they are still more than a foot above average.
Still getting pelted with sand, wind and waves on the South side of Lake Michigan tonight. Up to 11ft as of last check. It’s the attack of autumn! @ABC57News @TomCoomes @NWSIWX pic.twitter.com/liu8Ukr0c0
— Dave Caulfield (@DaveCaulfield_) September 22, 2021
Wave heights and weather conditions should calm down as the weekend arrives.