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Gale Warning 18, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

November 22, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Nov 22, 2021, 9:53 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 23, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. 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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The facts

Issued
Nov 22, 2021, 9:53 PM EST (02:53 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 23, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 24, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

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065 
WHUS73 KGRR 230253
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
953 PM EST Mon Nov 22 2021

LMZ845>849-231100-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-211123T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0011.211124T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
953 PM EST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 
  3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST 
  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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-230900-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-211123T0900Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
953 PM EST Mon Nov 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
323 
WHUS73 KGRR 230902
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
402 AM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

LMZ845>849-231715-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-211123T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
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 Tue Nov 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 6 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844-231015-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-211123T0900Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
402 AM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and waves have subsided. Therefore the small craft advisory
has been allowed to expire.

$$
988 
WHUS73 KGRR 231314
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
814 AM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

LMZ844-232115-
/O.EXB.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T1500Z-211125T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
814 AM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales to 35 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will be on the rise
  tonight. Winds will reach gale force on Wednesday. A rough
  period is expected on the lake starting tonight and lasting much
  of the rest of the week.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ845>849-232115-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
814 AM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales of 40 to 45 knots developing tonight and
  continuing into Wednesday. Waves 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
986 
WHUS73 KGRR 232039
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
339 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

LMZ844-240445-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0097.211124T0000Z-211124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T1500Z-211125T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
339 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 40 knots and waves 4
  to 7 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
  to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will begin to increase
  tonight and a Small Craft Advisory has been issued from this
  evening into Wednesday morning. A further increase in wind to
  gale force with waves building further is expected on 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.

&&

$$

LMZ845>849-240445-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
339 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South gales to 35 knots tonight increasing to 40 knot
  gales on Wednesday. Waves 7 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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
100 
WHUS73 KGRR 240350
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1050 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

LMZ844-241200-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-211124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T1500Z-211125T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
1050 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 knots and waves 4
  to 6 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 
  to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ845>849-241200-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1050 PM EST Tue Nov 23 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 40 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
833 
WHUS73 KGRR 240804
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
304 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

LMZ844-241615-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-211124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.211124T1500Z-211125T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
304 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 knots and waves 
  4 to 6 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds to 30 knots and waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ845>849-241615-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
304 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds to 40 knots and waves 7 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS73 KGRR 241504
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1004 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

LMZ844-242315-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-211124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-
1004 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots 
  and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to South Haven MI.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ845>849-242315-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
South Haven to Holland MI-Holland to Grand Haven MI-
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1004 AM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...South Haven 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHUS73 KGRR 242012
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
312 PM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

LMZ844>849-250415-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0098.211125T0000Z-211127T0000Z/
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-
312 PM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with 
  gusts up 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 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST 
  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.

&&

$$
607 
WHUS73 KGRR 250018
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
718 PM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

LMZ844>849-250830-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-211127T0000Z/
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-
718 PM EST Wed Nov 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 23, 3:39 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR18 hr

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Sources

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