Alert archive / Michigan / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 14, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Nov 10, 2021, 3:50 AM EST. It took effect at Nov 11, 2021, 4:02 AM EST. It was in force for 14 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
- Nov 10, 2021, 3:50 AM EST (08:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 11, 2021, 4:02 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 11, 2021, 5:58 PM EST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
The text
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120 WHUS73 KGRR 100850 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 350 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 LMZ844>849-101700- /O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.211111T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0014.211111T1200Z-211112T0000Z/ 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- 350 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 knots and waves building to 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong fall storm system will gather strength over the Western Great Lakes on Thursday. Conditions hazardous to smaller craft will develop tonight as winds increase towards 30 knots with waves building to 2 to 5 feet. Winds will shift south and strengthen to gales on Thursday. Gales may reach 40 knots with waves pushing towards 10 feet north of Grand Haven. Gales will subside into Thursday night, but another Small Craft Advisory will be needed into the weekend as stronger westerly winds will persist. 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. && $$ DUKE
7 follow-up statements
074 WHUS73 KGRR 101643 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1143 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 LMZ844>849-110045- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.211111T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0014.211111T1200Z-211112T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1143 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 5 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 knots and waves building to 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
456 WHUS73 KGRR 102042 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 342 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 LMZ844>849-110445- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.211111T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0014.211111T1200Z-211112T0000Z/ 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- 342 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 knots and waves building to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * 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. && $$
528 WHUS73 KGRR 110249 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 949 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 LMZ844>849-111100- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0014.211111T1200Z-211112T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 949 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales of 35 to 40 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 knots and waves building to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ wdm
513 WHUS73 KGRR 110902 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 402 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 LMZ844>849-111715- /O.CAN.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.000000T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0014.211111T0902Z-211112T0000Z/ 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- 402 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds of 20 to 30 knots will increase to 35 to 40 knot gales from midday through early evening. Waves will peak this afternoon and evening between 5 and 10 feet. The largest waves and strongest winds will be found north of Grand Haven. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ DUKE
448 WHUS73 KGRR 111453 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 953 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 LMZ844>849-112300- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 953 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
588 WHUS73 KGRR 112036 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 336 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 LMZ844>849-120000- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/ 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- 336 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$
070 WHUS73 KGRR 112258 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 558 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 LMZ844>849-120700- /O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211112T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0091.211111T2258Z-211115T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 558 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots early tonight becoming west then northwest by morning. Northwest winds to 30 knots into Saturday then diminishing to 15 to 25 knots Saturday night into Sunday. Waves 6 to 10 feet tonight and 4 to 8 feet Friday into Saturday, 3 to 5 feet on Sunday. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ wdm
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2:19 AM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | GRR | Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Nov 10, 3:50 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 24 hr |
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