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Gale Watch 13, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

December 9, 2021

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 3:27 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchGRRAllegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot and 10 more24 hr

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