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Gale Warning 10, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

May 27, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at May 27, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 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
May 27, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 28, 2021, 7:30 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

667 
WHUS73 KGRR 271933
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ844>848-280345-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0010.210528T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots with gusts to 40 knots and
  waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest waves will be well off shore
  tonight into Friday.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-280345-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0007.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.210528T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
333 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds and waves will be off
  shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
972 
WHUS73 KGRR 280234
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1034 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

LMZ844>848-281045-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
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-
1034 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near
  shore and 3 to 5 feet at times off shore towards the 5 mile mark.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be northeast, so the largest
  waves will be well offshore.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-281045-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1034 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near
  shore and 3 to 5 feet at times off shore toward the 5 mil mark.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be northeast, so the largest
  waves will be well offshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
191 
WHUS73 KGRR 280718
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
318 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ844>848-281530-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
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-
318 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near
  shore and 3 to 5 feet towards the 5 mile mark.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-281530-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
318 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near
  shore and 3 to 5 feet toward the 5 mil mark.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
794 
WHUS73 KGRR 281957
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
357 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ844>848-290000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
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-
357 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near 
  shore and 3 to 5 feet towards the 5 mile mark.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-290000-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
357 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet near 
  shore and 3 to 5 feet toward the 5 mile mark.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
912 
WHUS73 KGRR 282330
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
730 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

LMZ844>848-290300-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
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-
730 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ849-290300-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0300Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
730 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 3:21 AM EDTGale WatchGRR12 hr
May 27, 3:33 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR52 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.