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Gale Warning 5, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 17, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 17, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 10:12 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

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283 
WHUS73 KGRR 171933
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ844>848-180345-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0005.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to gales to 35 knots overnight
  and continuing into at least Thursday evening. Waves 2 to 5 feet
  are expected in much of the area with the off shore winds. High
  waves, possibly exceeding 6 feet are forecast off of Little
  Sable Point.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 Thursday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-180345-
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0025.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
333 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and largest waves are
  expected Thursday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DUKE
5 follow-up statements
949 
WHUS73 KGRR 180241
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1041 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ844>848-181045-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
1041 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet 
  but exceeding 6 feet off of Little Sable Point.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 Thursday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-181045-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0025.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1041 PM EDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 8 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and largest waves will
  occur Thursday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
340 
WHUS73 KGRR 180724
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
324 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ849-181530-
/O.UPG.KGRR.SC.Y.0025.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KGRR.GL.W.0005.210318T0900Z-210319T0300Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
324 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 4 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844>848-181530-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.210318T0900Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
324 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet 
  but exceeding 6 feet off of Little Sable Point.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS73 KGRR 181436
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1036 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ844>848-182245-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
1036 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots expected. Waves 2 to 5 feet 
  but exceeding 6 feet off of Little Sable Point.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-182245-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1036 AM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 4 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
966 
WHUS73 KGRR 181947
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
347 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ844>848-190400-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0900Z/
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-
347 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast gales to 35 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet. Higher
  waves are expected this evening off shore south of South Haven.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ849-190300-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
347 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North gales to 35 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS73 KGRR 190212
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1012 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ849-191015-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0026.210319T0212Z-210319T1200Z/
Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1012 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 
  knots and waves 2 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ844>848-191015-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0026.210319T0212Z-210319T1200Z/
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-
1012 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and waves 1 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Pentwater.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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
Mar 17, 3:33 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR12 hr

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Sources

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