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Gale Warning 4, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 9, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 9, 2021, 9:33 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 7:00 AM 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
Mar 9, 2021, 9:33 PM EST (02:33 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

771 
WHUS73 KGRR 100233
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
933 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

LMZ844>849-101045-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210310T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0004.210310T1200Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
933 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south gales to 35 knots and waves 5
  to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds  
  to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 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 Wednesday
  afternoon into Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
181 
WHUS73 KGRR 100841
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
341 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ844>849-101645-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.210310T1200Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
341 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with
  gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds around 20 knots with gusts up 
  to 30 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM 
  EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will peak Wednesday
  afternoon into Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$
475 
WHUS73 KGRR 101207
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
707 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ844>849-102015-
/O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
707 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
403 
WHUS73 KGRR 101546
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1046 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ844>849-110000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
1046 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 4 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
309 
WHUS73 KGRR 102027
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
327 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ844>849-110430-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
327 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 5 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
082 
WHUS73 KGRR 110259
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
959 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

LMZ844>849-111100-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
959 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest gales to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 
  feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
879 
WHUS73 KGRR 110842
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
342 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LMZ844>849-111200-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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-
342 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds to 35 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
830 
WHUS73 KGRR 111214
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
714 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

LMZ844>849-112015-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0021.210311T1214Z-210312T0300Z/
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-
714 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 9 feet. Winds
  and waves subsiding tonight. 

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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
Mar 10, 3:37 AM ESTWind AdvisoryGRRAllegan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Lake, Mason and 8 more38 hr

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Sources

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