Gale Warning 15, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

Issued

Nov 14, 2021, 5:07 PM EST (22:07 UTC)

Expired

Nov 14, 2021, 11:00 PM EST

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Grand Rapids, MI

548 
WHUS73 KGRR 142207
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
507 PM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

LMZ844>846-150615-
/O.UPG.KGRR.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-211115T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0015.211114T2207Z-211115T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0092.211115T0400Z-211115T1500Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-
507 PM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north gales to 35 knots and waves 
  7 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 
  to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 
  Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North gales to 35 knots can be expected
  through the evening hours. Winds will diminish to 15 to 25 knots
  for the overnight hours. Waves will near or slightly above 10
  feet this evening.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ847>849-150615-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-211115T1500Z/
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
507 PM EST Sun Nov 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots diminishing to 10 to 20
  knots overnight. Waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Grand Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.

* 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

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