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Gale Warning 22, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

December 11, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2021, 6:19 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2021, 6:19 AM EST (11:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 10:58 PM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

852 
WHUS73 KGRR 111119
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
619 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

LMZ844>847-111930-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SR.W.0001.211211T1119Z-211211T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0022.211211T1500Z-211212T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
619 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds to 55 knots and
  waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 45 knots
  becoming northwest and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. 
  For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ848-849-111930-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
619 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West gales to 45 knots and waves 10 to 15 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitehall 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...Wind direction this morning will be
  southwest, then northwest 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
599 
WHUS73 KGRR 111524
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1024 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

LMZ844>847-112330-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211211T1500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
1024 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and 
  waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ848-849-112330-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1024 AM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Whitehall 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 wind and waves will slowly decrease
  over the next 12 hours.

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
984 
WHUS73 KGRR 112045
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
345 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

LMZ848-849-120000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
345 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots 
  and waves 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall 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 wind and waves will slowly decrease 
  over the next 12 hours.

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>847-120000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
345 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* 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 wind and waves will slowly decrease 
  over the next 12 hours.

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
778 
WHUS73 KGRR 112349
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
649 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

LMZ848-849-120400-
/O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0400Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
649 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots will continue this evening with
  waves of 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet by morning.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually fall below gale force
  through the course of the evening. Winds will remain fairly
  strong though from the southwest overnight and through Sunday at
  20 to 30 knots.

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>847-120400-
/O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211212T0400Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
649 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 35 knots will continue this evening with
  waves of 9 to 13 feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet by morning.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually fall below gale force
  through the course of the evening. Winds will remain fairly
  strong though from the southwest overnight and through Sunday at
  20 to 30 knots.

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
480 
WHUS73 KGRR 120358
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1058 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

LMZ848-849-121200-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211212T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0106.211212T0358Z-211213T2100Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1058 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A persistent southwest wind of 20 to 30
  knots will continue from tonight through Sunday and into the
  morning hours of Monday. Waves of 6 to 9 feet will be common
  into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-121200-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-211212T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0106.211212T0358Z-211213T2100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
1058 PM EST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A persistent southwest wind of 20 to 30
  knots will continue from tonight through Sunday and into the
  morning hours of Monday. Waves of 6 to 9 feet will be common
  into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DUKE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 12:14 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGRRBarry, Kalamazoo46 min
Dec 11, 6:19 AM ESTStorm WarningGRR4 hr
Dec 11, 6:32 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningGRRAllegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot and 12 more5 hr
Dec 11, 6:32 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGRRAllegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot and 12 more12 hr
Dec 11, 8:30 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGRRBarry, Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Montcalm60 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.