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Gale Watch 13, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale watch at Dec 9, 2021, 4:06 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 9, 2021, 4:06 AM EST (09:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 4:06 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
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354 WHUS73 KGRR 090906 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 406 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 LMZ844>849-091715- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0104.211209T1200Z-211210T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0013.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ 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- 406 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
4 follow-up statements
075 WHUS73 KGRR 091509 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1009 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 LMZ844>849-092315- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0013.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1009 AM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
977 WHUS73 KGRR 092042 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 342 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 LMZ844>849-100445- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-211210T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0013.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ 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 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
013 WHUS73 KGRR 100249 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 949 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 LMZ844>849-101100- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0013.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 949 PM EST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds will rapidly increase to gales to 45 knots Saturday morning. The winds will increase to gales right around daybreak or shortly before and continue through the day. Waves will peak in the 10 to 14 foot range over the nearshore waters. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$ DUKE
374 WHUS73 KGRR 100906 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 406 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 LMZ844>849-101715- /O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0105.211210T2000Z-211211T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0013.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0021.211211T1000Z-211212T0000Z/ 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- 406 AM EST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest gales to 45 knots becoming northwest and waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds to 30 knots becoming southeast with waves of 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 3:27 PM EST | High Wind Watch | GRR | Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot and 10 more | 24 hr |
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