Alert archive / Michigan / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 5, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
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 counties it named.
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
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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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 3:33 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 12 hr |
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