Alert archive / Michigan / High Wind Warnings in 2019
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this high wind warning at Nov 26, 2019, 3:04 PM EST for 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Nov 27, 2019, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2019, 3:04 PM EST (20:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 27, 2019, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 27, 2019, 9:00 PM EST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Allegan County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 8:32 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 9:11 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 3 Ne Portage, MI | ASOS STATION KAZO KZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTL AIRPORT. |
| Nov 27, 9:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | 1 Ene Allegan, MI | MESONET STATION EW9318 ALLEGAN. |
| Nov 27, 10:05 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 2 Ssw Jamestown, MI | MESONET STATION EW0177 HUDSONVILLE. |
| Nov 27, 10:10 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 1 Ssw Wayland, MI | MESONET STATION BDLM4 PLAINWELL. |
| Nov 27, 10:23 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 10:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 4 Sse South Haven, MI | AWOS STATION KLWA SOUTH HAVEN RGNL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 10:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Ssw Jamestown, MI | MESONET STATION EW0177 HUDSONVILLE. |
| Nov 27, 10:40 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Wnw Bradley, MI | MESONET STATION CW5467 HOPKINS. |
| Nov 27, 11:32 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 11:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Ssw Jamestown, MI | MESONET STATION EW0177 HUDSONVILLE. |
| Nov 27, 1:21 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 2:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 4 Sse South Haven, MI | AWOS STATION KLWA SOUTH HAVEN RGNL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 3:08 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 3:57 PM EST | LAKESHORE FLOOD | Macatawa, MI | SOUTH SHORE DRIVE IN HOLLAND IS COVERED IN WATER FROM LAKE MACATAWA NEAR ELDEAN SHIPYARD. |
| Nov 27, 4:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 3 Ne Portage, MI | ASOS STATION KAZO KZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTL AIRPORT. |
| Nov 27, 6:09 PM EST | LAKESHORE FLOOD | 1 Sw Grand Haven, MI | REPORT OF ROAD CLOSED DUE TO EROSION WHERE HARBOR ROAD TURNS INTO GRAND. |
| Nov 27, 6:14 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 S Holland, MI | ASOS STATION KBIV W MICH REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Nov 27, 6:14 PM EST | LAKESHORE FLOOD | 1 Nnw Grand Haven, MI | CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS LAKESHORE FLOOD REPORT FROM 1 NNW GRAND HAVEN: RECEIVED A REPORT OF GRAND HAVEN MUNICIPAL MARINA FLOODED. |
| Nov 27, 6:14 PM EST | LAKESHORE FLOOD | 1 Nnw Grand Haven, MI | REPORT OF GRAND HAVEN YACHT CLUB FLOODED. |
| Nov 27, 6:24 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Macatawa, MI | BUOY STATION HLNM4 HOLLAND HARBOR. |
| Nov 27, 8:06 PM EST | LAKESHORE FLOOD | Saugatuck, MI | RECEIVED A REPORT OF FLOODING IN BUILDINGS ALONG WATER STREET IN SAUGATUCK. SOME AREAS SAW WATER RISE UP TO 6 INCHES TO 1 FOOT IN THE LAST COUPLE HOURS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 210 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1079 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
431 WWUS73 KGRR 262004 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 304 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-270415- /O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0001.191127T1200Z-191128T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0002.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 304 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Winds gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible Wednesday. IMPACTS... * Power outages are possible. * Airline flights may be delayed. * High profile vehicles could be difficult to operate and downed trees and power lines could impact holiday travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ MIZ057>059-065>067-073-074-270415- /O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0001.191127T1200Z-191128T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 304 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Winds gusts to 50 mph are possible Wednesday. IMPACTS... * Power outages are possible. * Airline flights may be delayed. * High profile vehicles could be difficult to operate and downed trees and power lines could impact holiday travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-270415- /O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0001.191127T1200Z-191128T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T2100Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 304 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM to 9 PM EST Wednesday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Winds gusts to 50 mph are possible Wednesday. IMPACTS... * Power outages are possible. * Airline flights may be delayed. * High profile vehicles could be difficult to operate and downed trees and power lines could impact holiday travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
5 follow-up statements
582 WWUS73 KGRR 270114 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 814 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-270915- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 814 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest winds gusts in excess of 60 mph, especially along the immediate lakeshore. Winds will turn west during the afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. * The worst impacts are expected along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * Prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ MIZ057>059-065>067-073-074-270915- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 814 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Winds will turn west during the afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. * The worst impacts are expected along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-270915- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T2100Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 814 PM EST Tue Nov 26 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 9 PM EST WEDNESDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph, especially along the lakeshore. Winds will turn northwest during the afternoon. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. * The worst impacts are expected along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ BORCHARDT
972 WWUS73 KGRR 270805 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 305 AM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-271615- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 305 AM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest winds gusts in excess of 60 mph. Winds will turn west during the afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * Prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ MIZ057>059-065>067-073-074-271615- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T0900Z-191128T0200Z/ Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 305 AM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Winds will turn west during the afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, flashlights and extra batteries. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-271615- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T2100Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 305 AM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Winds will turn northwest during the afternoon. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, and flashlights and extra batteries. && $$
812 WWUS73 KGRR 271709 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1209 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-280115- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 1209 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Winds will turn west during the afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * Prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-280115- /O.EXT.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.191127T1709Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 1209 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... the Wind Advisory is now in effect until 9 PM EST this evening. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Winds will turn northwest during the afternoon. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, and flashlights and extra batteries. && $$ MIZ057>059-065>067-073-074-280115- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1209 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 45 mph. Winds will turn west this afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, flashlights and extra batteries. && $$ DUKE
776 WWUS73 KGRR 272046 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 346 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-280200- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 346 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. West winds will become northwest this evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads. * Prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, extra batteries, and sources of light. && $$ MIZ057>059-065>067-073-074-280200- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 346 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Southwest wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Winds will turn west this afternoon and northwest during the evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, flashlights and extra batteries. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-280200- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, and Muskegon 346 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * West wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Winds will turn northwest this evening. IMPACTS... * Fallen tree limbs may block roadways and cause scattered power outages. * High profile vehicles may become difficult to operate, especially on north to south roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Use extra caution while driving, especially north to south roads, and be especially careful after dark when road debris is harder to see. * While not expected to be widespread, prepare for a power outage with non-perishable food, and flashlights and extra batteries. && $$
676 WWUS73 KGRR 280205 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 905 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 MIZ056-064-071-072-280315- /O.EXP.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Jenison, Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo 905 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The High Wind Warning is no longer in effect. A few gusts to 45 mph are still possible through Midnight, otherwise winds will gradually diminish overnight. && $$ MIZ037-043-050-057>059-065>067-073-074-280315- /O.EXP.KGRR.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-191128T0200Z/ Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham- Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 905 PM EST Wed Nov 27 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. A few gusts to 40 mph are still possible through Midnight, otherwise winds will gradually diminish overnight. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 11:44 AM EST | Gale Warning | GRR | 40 hr | |
| Nov 26, 11:44 AM EST | Storm Warning | GRR | 40 hr | |
| Nov 26, 2:56 PM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | GRR | Allegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren | 37 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:04 PM EST | Wind Advisory | GRR | Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and 5 more | 30 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Michigan, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.