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Gale Warning 11, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

September 19, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Sep 19, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 20, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 19, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 21, 2021, 7:34 AM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

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978 
WHUS73 KGRR 192000
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
400 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

LMZ846>849-200400-
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
400 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds gusting up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-200400-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
400 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
402 
WHUS73 KGRR 200215
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1015 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

LMZ846>849-201015-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1015 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds gusting up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-201015-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
1015 PM EDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
673 
WHUS73 KGRR 200835
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
435 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

LMZ846>849-201645-
/O.EXB.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
435 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning tonight, south winds 20 to 30 knots
  with frequent gusts up to gale force of 35 knots. Waves 5 to 8
  feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory this afternoon and
  evening, south winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots. Waves
  building to 3 to 5 feet this evening.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 
  8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will steadily increase this
  afternoon and evening, reaching gale force tonight. Waves will
  peak tonight in the 5 to 8 foot range overnight. Winds will
  shift to the north for the Tuesday through Thursday time frame
  with additional advisories likely. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-201645-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
435 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots this afternoon
  and evening. Gusts up to 30 knots possible. Waves 2 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DUKE
786 
WHUS73 KGRR 201552
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1152 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

LMZ846>849-210000-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1152 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning tonight, south winds 20 to 30 
  knots with frequent gusts up to gale force of 35 knots. Waves 
  5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory this 
  afternoon and evening, south winds increasing to 15 to 25 
  knots. Waves building to 3 to 5 feet this evening.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 
  8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will steadily increase this 
  afternoon and evening, reaching gale force tonight. Waves will 
  peak tonight in the 5 to 8 foot range overnight. Winds will 
  shift to the north for the Tuesday through Thursday time frame 
  with additional advisories likely.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-210000-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.210920T1600Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
1152 AM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots this afternoon 
  and evening. Gusts up to 30 knots possible. Waves 2 to 5 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
650 
WHUS73 KGRR 201853
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
253 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

LMZ846>849-210300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.210921T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
253 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with
  frequent gusts up to gale force of 35 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots and
  waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM 
  EDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 
  8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds will gust to gale force with 5
  to 8 foot waves tonight. Winds will shift to the north Tuesday
  through Thursday with advisories likely.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-210300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
253 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30
  knots possible. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
749 
WHUS73 KGRR 210140
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
940 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

LMZ846>849-210945-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
940 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the South gales 35 knots. Waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning till 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds to gale force with 5 to 8 foot
  waves tonight. Winds will shift to the north Tuesday through 
  Thursday with advisories likely.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-210945-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
940 PM EDT Mon Sep 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots 
  possible. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

wdm
392 
WHUS73 KGRR 210827
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
427 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LMZ846>849-211200-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
427 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds gales to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest gales are expected early this
  morning. A Small Craft Advisory will be issued later this
  morning for the remainder of today and likely into tonight and
  Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-211200-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
427 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
964 
WHUS73 KGRR 211134
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
734 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

LMZ846>849-211945-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210921T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0077.210921T1134Z-210922T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0008.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
734 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 10 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday 
  morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds today will build waves into
  the 3 to 6 foot range. Winds will turn north and northeast today
  with waves staying in the 3 to 6 foot range. Winds and waves
  will increase on Wednesday potentially reaching gale force.
  Waves have the possibility of reach 10 feet or more in portions
  of the nearshore waters Wednesday and Wednesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-211945-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210922T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0008.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
734 AM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 30 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30
  knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 10 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Thursday 
  morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds today will build waves into
  the 3 to 6 foot range. Winds will turn north and northeast today
  with waves staying in the 3 to 6 foot range. Winds and waves
  will increase on Wednesday potentially reaching gale force.
  Waves have the possibility of reach 10 feet or more in portions
  of the nearshore waters Wednesday and Wednesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

DUKE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 19, 4:00 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR70 hr
Sep 19, 4:02 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementGRRAllegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren8 days

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