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Gale Warning 20, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

December 4, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 4, 2021, 9:50 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 4, 2021, 9:50 PM EST (02:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 9:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

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201 
WHUS73 KGRR 050250
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
950 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ844>849-051100-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-211205T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0012.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0020.211205T1400Z-211207T0000Z/
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 EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 15 to 25 knots prior to midnight with
  waves of 3 to 5 feet, then decreasing to 10 to 20 knots with 1
  to 3 foot waves early Sunday morning. Southeast Gales to 35
  knots Sunday with 4 to 6 foot waves. Winds becoming west gales
  to 40 knots with 8 to 12 foot waves Monday.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves decrease overnight then
  increase toward mid morning Sunday. The strongest winds will be
  Monday during the day.  

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
110 
WHUS73 KGRR 050305
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1005 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

LMZ844>849-051115-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.211205T1400Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1005 PM EST Sat Dec 4 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 10 to 20 knots with waves of 2 to 4
  feet early this morning. Southeast Gales to 35 knots Sunday 
  with 4 to 6 foot waves. Winds becoming west gales to 40 knots 
  with 8 to 12 foot waves Monday.
  * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves decrease overnight then 
  increase toward mid morning Sunday. The strongest winds will 
  be Monday during the day.

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
278 
WHUS73 KGRR 050900
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
400 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ844>849-051700-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.211205T1400Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
400 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds reaching near 35 knot gales today, then
  increasing further to 40 to 45 knot gales late tonight and on
  Monday. Waves will reach 4 to 7 feet today, near 10 feet late
  tonight and peak in the 12 to 15 foot range Monday morning. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and largest waves will
  occur during the Monday morning and Monday midday hours. Winds
  will likely reach 45 knot gales with wave heights nearing 15 
  feet at midday Monday. The highest waves should occur between 
  Muskegon and South Haven, but all areas will see adverse 
  conditions.

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
781 
WHUS73 KGRR 051647
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ844>849-060100-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1147 AM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
458 
WHUS73 KGRR 052032
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
332 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ844>849-060445-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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 EST Sun Dec 5 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
  waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
077 
WHUS73 KGRR 060300
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1000 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ844>849-061100-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1000 PM EST Sun Dec 5 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be during the late
  morning into mid afternoon. Gusts to near storm force are
  possible.

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.

&&

$$
490 
WHUS73 KGRR 060903
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
403 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ844>849-061715-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
403 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 8 to 13 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be during the late
  morning into mid afternoon. Gusts to near storm force are
  possible.

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.

&&

$$
658 
WHUS73 KGRR 061511
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1011 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ844>849-062315-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1011 AM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be during the 
  late morning into mid afternoon. Gusts to near storm force are 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$
647 
WHUS73 KGRR 062033
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ844>849-070000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
333 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and 
  waves 9 to 14 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.

&&

$$
375 
WHUS73 KGRR 070010
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
710 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ844>849-070815-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0103.211207T0010Z-211207T2300Z/
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-
710 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
  becoming westerly by morning. Waves 6 to 11 feet early tonight 
  subsiding to 3 to 5 feet by morning. 

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds and wave heights will slowly
  decrease over the next 18 hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

wdm

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Sources

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