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Gale Warning 6, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 25, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 25, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 2:47 AM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

495 
WHUS73 KGRR 250820
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
420 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ844>849-251630-
/O.CAN.KGRR.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-210325T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0005.210326T0000Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0006.210326T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
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-
420 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots will become northeast gales
  tonight before turning to the northwest and diminishing to 15 to
  25 knots by midday Friday. Waves will increase to 7 to 11 feet
  early Friday morning only to subside to 4 to 8 feet by Friday
  afternoon.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 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 highest waves are
  expected south of Holland just before sunrise Friday.

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
544 
WHUS73 KGRR 251604
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1204 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ844>849-260015-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0006.210326T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
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-
1204 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to 35 knot gales tonight. Waves 6
  to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong and deepening low pressure system
  moving through the Great Lakes tonight into Friday will bring
  strengthening northerly winds. The strongest winds will occur
  between midnight and daybreak on Friday.

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.

&&

$$
422 
WHUS73 KGRR 251937
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
337 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ844>849-260345-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0006.210326T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
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-
337 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales to 35 knots. Waves 6 to 
  9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and waves will be found on
  the north side of Big and Little Sable Points and south of South
  Haven. Waves in excess of 10 feet are forecast south of South
  Haven for a short time Friday morning. 

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.

&&

$$
841 
WHUS73 KGRR 260113
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
913 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

LMZ844>849-260915-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
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-
913 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds increasing to gales to 35 knots. Waves 6 to 
  9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and waves will be found on 
  the north side of Big and Little Sable Points and south of 
  South Haven. Waves in excess of 10 feet are forecast south of 
  South Haven for a short time Friday morning.

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.

&&

$$
813 
WHUS73 KGRR 260647
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
247 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

LMZ844>849-261500-
/O.CAN.KGRR.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0030.210326T0647Z-210327T0000Z/
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-
247 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots by mid
  morning and to around 10 knots by early evening. Waves 7 to 10
  feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet by midday and 1 to 3 feet by mid 
  evening. 

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will decrease significantly
  by mid morning today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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