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Gale Warning 3, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 2, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 2, 2021, 4:12 AM EST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 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: Mar 2, 2021, 4:12 AM EST (09:12 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 2, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
Expired: Mar 3, 2021, 2:21 AM EST
In force: 15 hr
Issued by: NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

136 
WHUS73 KGRR 020912
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
412 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ849-021715-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0003.210302T1400Z-210304T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0003.210302T1600Z-210303T0900Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
412 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots today increasing to gales
  of 35 knots this evening and tonight. Waves 7 to 10 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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 peak from this evening
  into the overnight 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.

&&

$$

LMZ848-021715-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0003.210302T1600Z-210303T0900Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-
412 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots today increasing to gales
  of 35 knots this evening and tonight. Waves 7 to 10 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Pentwater MI.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 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 peak from this evening
  into the overnight 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>847-021715-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.210302T1600Z-210303T1100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
412 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and largest waves will
  occur tonight, peaking around midnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

760 
WHUS73 KGRR 021532
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1032 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ848-849-022345-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0003.210302T1600Z-210303T0900Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1032 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 peak from this evening
  into the overnight 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>847-022345-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.210302T1600Z-210303T1100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
1032 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will peak from this evening
  into the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

149 
WHUS73 KGRR 021947
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
247 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ848-849-030400-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0900Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
247 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 peak from this
  afternoon into the overnight 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>847-030400-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210303T1100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
247 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will peak from this
  afternoon into the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

034 
WHUS73 KGRR 030141
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
841 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ848-849-030900-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0900Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
841 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-030945-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210303T1100Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
841 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

110 
WHUS73 KGRR 030721
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
221 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

LMZ848-849-031300-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210303T1300Z/
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
221 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and 
  waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Whitehall to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ844>847-031300-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210303T1300Z/
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
221 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds up to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Whitehall.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 2, 4:12 AM EST	Small Craft Advisory	GRR		28 hr

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Sources

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