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Gale Warning 8, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 29, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Mar 29, 2021, 3:52 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2021, 3:52 AM EDT (07:52 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

282 
WHUS73 KGRR 290752
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
352 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ844>849-291600-
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0008.210329T2100Z-210330T1500Z/
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-
352 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 35 knot gales this evening,
  which will continue through the night and into Tuesday morning.
  Waves 4 to 8 feet south of Grand Haven and 6 to 10 feet to the
  north of Grand Haven.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will peak tonight in the
  middle of the night. Highest waves will be found on the south
  sides of both Big and Little Sable Points.

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.

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
097 
WHUS73 KGRR 291459
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1059 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ844>849-292300-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0008.210329T2100Z-210330T1500Z/
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-
1059 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
891 
WHUS73 KGRR 300215
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ844>849-301015-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210330T1500Z/
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-
1015 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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308 
WHUS73 KGRR 300759
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
359 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

LMZ844>849-301600-
/O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210330T1800Z/
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-
359 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South gales to 35 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet north of Grand
  Haven and 4 to 8 feet to the south of Grand Haven.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
977 
WHUS73 KGRR 301020
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
620 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

LMZ844>849-301800-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210330T1800Z/
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-
620 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South gales to 35 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet north of Grand
  Haven and 4 to 8 feet to the south of Grand Haven.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
904 
WHUS73 KGRR 301458
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1058 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

LMZ844>849-301800-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210330T1800Z/
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-
1058 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South gales to 35 knots and waves 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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