Alert archive / Michigan / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 1, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Jan 19, 2021, 1:01 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 19, 2021, 1:01 PM EST (18:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2021, 3:30 AM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
The text
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563 WHUS73 KGRR 191801 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 101 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 LMZ844>849-200215- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 101 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
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873 WHUS73 KGRR 192011 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 311 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 LMZ844>849-200415- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 311 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
006 WHUS73 KGRR 200243 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 943 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 LMZ844>849-201045- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 943 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales peaking at 40 knots Wednesday evening, with waves reaching 7 to 11 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots tonight with waves of 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * 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. && $$
246 WHUS73 KGRR 200840 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 340 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ844>849-201645- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 340 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
359 WHUS73 KGRR 201555 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1055 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ844>849-210000- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1055 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ wdm
812 WHUS73 KGRR 202040 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 340 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ844>849-210445- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 340 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 45 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...till 1 am Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and largest waves will be north of Pentwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ wdm
406 WHUS73 KGRR 210415 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1115 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 LMZ844>849-211000- /O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1115 PM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots becoming west. Waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds will continue into the overnight hours. Waves will remain large at or above 10 feet past midnight. 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. && $$ DUKE
130 WHUS73 KGRR 210830 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 330 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021 LMZ844>849-211630- /O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0006.210121T0830Z-210123T0800Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 330 AM EST Thu Jan 21 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 3:27 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | GRR | Allegan, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Van Buren | 24 hr |
| Jan 19, 3:39 AM EST | Gale Watch | GRR | 9 hr |
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