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Gale Warning 12, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

September 22, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Sep 22, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 22, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 22, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

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653 
WHUS73 KGRR 220820
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
420 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ846>849-221630-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-210922T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0008.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0012.210922T1800Z-210923T1800Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
420 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 to 40 knots and
  waves of 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast
  winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will increase today
  into tonight, reaching gale force this evening and tonight. The
  strongest winds and largest waves will occur tonight. Waves in
  the nearshore waters will reach 10 feet in some places,
  especially on the north sides of Big and Little Sable Points and
  south down the shore from South Haven.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-221630-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210922T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0008.210922T1200Z-210923T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0012.210922T1800Z-210923T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
420 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 to 40 knots and
  waves of 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast
  winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will increase today
  into tonight, reaching gale force this evening and tonight. The
  strongest winds and largest waves will occur tonight. Waves in
  the nearshore waters will reach 10 feet in some places,
  especially on the north sides of Big and Little Sable Points and
  south down the shore from South Haven.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
132 
WHUS73 KGRR 221456
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1056 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ846>849-222300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-210922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.210922T1800Z-210923T1800Z/
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1056 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 to 40 knots and 
  waves of 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast 
  winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will increase 
  today into tonight, reaching gale force this evening and 
  tonight. The strongest winds and largest waves will occur 
  tonight. Waves in the nearshore waters will reach 10 feet in 
  some places, especially on the north sides of Big and Little 
  Sable Points and south down the shore from South Haven.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-845-222300-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-210922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.210922T1800Z-210923T1800Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
1056 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 to 40 knots and 
  waves of 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast 
  winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will increase 
  today into tonight, reaching gale force this evening and 
  tonight. The strongest winds and largest waves will occur 
  tonight. Waves in the nearshore waters will reach 10 feet in 
  some places, especially on the north sides of Big and Little 
  Sable Points and south down the shore from South Haven.

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.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS73 KGRR 221932
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ844>849-230345-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/
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-
332 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 to 40 knots and 
  waves of 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast 
  winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Holland to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will increase
  tonight, reaching gale force. The strongest winds and largest 
  waves will occur tonight. Waves in the nearshore waters will 
  reach 10 feet in some places, especially on the north sides of 
  Big and Little Sable Points and south down the shore from South 
  Haven.

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.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS73 KGRR 230150
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

LMZ844>849-231000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/
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-
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North gales to 40 knots and waves 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North Gales to 40 knots will cause waves to
  build to as high as 10 feet tonight into Thursday. Waves in the
  nearshore waters will reach 10 feet in some places, especially
  on the north sides of Big and Little Sable Points and south down
  the shore from South Haven.

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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523 
WHUS73 KGRR 230813
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
413 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ844>849-231615-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/
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-
413 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North gales to 35 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 25 
  knots later today and tonight. Waves 6 to 10 feet. 

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest waves near 10 feet today will
  be near Big and Little Sable Points and south of Holland. Small
  Craft Advisories will be needed once the Gale Warning expires,
  and those will probably run through much of the upcoming 
  weekend.
 
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.

&&

$$
173 
WHUS73 KGRR 231455
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1055 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ844>849-231800-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/
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 EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The gale force gusts will gradually
  diminish this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$
717 
WHUS73 KGRR 231750
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
150 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

LMZ844>849-240200-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0078.210923T1800Z-210924T1400Z/
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-
150 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knotsand waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

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