Alert archive / Michigan / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this high wind warning at Dec 15, 2021, 3:02 AM EST for 9 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 53 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 15, 2021, 3:02 AM EST (08:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Clare County, MI, Lake County, MI, Mason County, MI, Mecosta County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Osceola County, MI, Ottawa County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 10:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 3 Ne Pentwater, MI | MESONET STATION EW6978 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 15, 10:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 1 Sse Reeman, MI | AWOS STATION KFFX FREMONT MUNICIPAL ARPT. |
| Dec 15, 10:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 Ene Norton Shores, MI | ASOS STATION KMKG MUSKEGON COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 10:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 E Shelby, MI | TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES AND A POWER OUTAGE IN THE AREA. |
| Dec 15, 11:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 3 Ne Shelby, MI | MESONET STATION AU347 HART-SHELBY OCEANA COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 11:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 Ene Ludington, MI | AWOS STATION KLDM LUDINGTON MASON. |
| Dec 15, 11:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Ene Norton Shores, MI | ASOS STATION KMKG MUSKEGON COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 11:38 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 1 S Baldwin, MI | MESONET STATION BDWM4 BALDWIN. |
| Dec 15, 11:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Pentwater, MI | MESONET STATION DW7500 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 15, 11:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ene Ludington, MI | AWOS STATION KLDM LUDINGTON MASON. |
| Dec 16, 12:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 3 S Fremont, MI | MESONET STATION MIFRM 2.7 S FREMONT (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 1:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Beechwood, MI | REPORT OF LARGE PINE TREE DOWN. |
| Dec 16, 1:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 3 Ne Pentwater, MI | MESONET STATION EW6978 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 16, 1:54 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 S Ludington, MI | MESONET STATION LDTM4 LUDINGTON. |
| Dec 16, 1:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Ssw Jamestown, MI | MESONET STATION EW0177 HUDSONVILLE. |
| Dec 16, 2:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 1 Sw Weare, MI | MESONET STATION MIHRT 1.2 SW WEARE (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 2:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 W New Era, MI | MESONET STATION MINER 1.5 W NEW ERA (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 2:01 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Pentwater, MI | MESONET STATION DW7500 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 16, 2:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 1 Nne Montague, MI | MESONET STATION DW5272 MONTAGUE. |
| Dec 16, 2:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Ne Shelby, MI | AWOS STATION C049 2 NE SHELBY. |
| Dec 16, 2:31 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 3 Sse Ludington, MI | MESONET STATION EW1417 LUDINGTON. |
| Dec 16, 2:40 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 8 Nnw Ludington, MI | MESONET STATION BSBM4 BIG SABLE POINT. |
| Dec 16, 3:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 1 Nne New Era, MI | MESONET STATION MISBE 1.4 NE NEW ERA (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 3:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 4 Ese Hesperia, MI | MESONET STATION MIAET 4.1 E HESPERIA (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 3:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 1 Wnw Reeman, MI | MESONET STATION MIRFW 1.4 NE BRUNSWICK (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 3:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 Ene Norton Shores, MI | ASOS STATION KMKG MUSKEGON COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 16, 3:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Reeman, MI | AWOS STATION KFFX FREMONT MUNICIPAL ARPT. |
| Dec 16, 3:28 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 4 Wnw Roosevelt Park, MI | MESONET STATION MKGM4 3 WNW ROOSEVELT PARK. |
| Dec 16, 3:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 E Ludington, MI | REPORT OF LARGE TREES DOWNED IN LUDINGTON, INCLUDING SOME TREES FALLEN ONTO HOMES...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA; TIME APPROXIMATE. |
| Dec 16, 3:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Grand Haven, MI | PHOTO OF LARGE TREE DOWN...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Dec 16, 3:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ludington, MI | PHOTO OF ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF A SHOPPING COMPLEX...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA; TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Dec 16, 3:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 N Spring Lake, MI | MESONET STATION AV822 SPRING LAKE. |
| Dec 16, 3:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ene Ludington, MI | AWOS STATION KLDM LUDINGTON MASON. |
| Dec 16, 3:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 5 Sw Whitehall, MI | MESONET STATION DW2963 WHITEHALL. |
| Dec 16, 3:57 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 5 Nne Ludington, MI | MESONET STATION EW3852 LUDINGTON. |
| Dec 16, 4:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 S Ludington, MI | BUOY STATION LDTM4 LUDINGTON. |
| Dec 16, 4:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 1 S Ludington, MI | MESONET STATION LDTM4 LUDINGTON. |
| Dec 16, 4:01 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Ne Pentwater, MI | MESONET STATION EW6978 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 16, 4:01 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Ne Pentwater, MI | UNVERIFIED GUST. POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA. MESONET STATION EW6978 PENTWATER. |
| Dec 16, 4:12 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Macatawa, MI | BUOY STATION HLNM4 HOLLAND HARBOR. |
| Dec 16, 4:12 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Macatawa, MI | MESONET STATION HLNM4 HOLLAND HARBOR. |
| Dec 16, 4:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Ne Shelby, MI | MESONET STATION AU347 HART-SHELBY OCEANA COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 16, 4:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ene Ludington, MI | AWOS STATION KLDM LUDINGTON MASON. |
| Dec 16, 4:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 Nw Big Rapids, MI | AWOS STATION KRQB BIG RAPIDS ROBEN-HOOD ARPT. |
| Dec 16, 4:56 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 Ene Norton Shores, MI | ASOS STATION KMKG MUSKEGON COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| Dec 16, 5:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 N Olive Center, MI | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADS IN NORTH-CENTRAL OTTAWA COUNTY. NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES. |
| Dec 16, 5:25 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Fruitport, MI | ROOF BLOWN OFF EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
| Dec 16, 5:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 1 S Baldwin, MI | MESONET STATION BDWM4 BALDWIN. |
| Dec 16, 5:45 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ssw Jamestown, MI | MESONET STATION EW0177 HUDSONVILLE. |
| Dec 16, 6:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 2 Se Hersey, MI | MESONET STATION AS071 HERSEY. |
| Dec 16, 7:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 Nw Big Rapids, MI | AWOS STATION KRQB BIG RAPIDS ROBEN-HOOD ARPT. |
| Dec 16, 8:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 2 Nne Sylvester, MI | MESONET STATION MIMCT 1.8 N SYLVESTER (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 9:09 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 40 | 1 Nw Norton Shores, MI | MESONET STATION EW5817 NORTON SHORES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 204 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 984 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 317 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 392 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
897 WWUS73 KGRR 150802 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-151615- /O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ046-051-057-064-071-151615- /O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Kent-Allegan-Van Buren- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Grand Rapids, Holland, and South Haven 302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ052-058-059-065>067-072>074-151615- /O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun- Jackson- Including the cities of Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
5 follow-up statements
956 WWUS73 KGRR 151551 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-160000- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-160000- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
515 WWUS73 KGRR 152054 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-160500- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-160500- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ wdm For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
316 WWUS73 KGRR 160300 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-161100- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be between Midnight and 5 am. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-161100- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
815 WWUS73 KGRR 160853 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 353 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-161800- /O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 353 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be during the early morning hours before daybreak. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-161800- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 353 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
037 WWUS73 KGRR 161700 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1200 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-162100- /O.CAN.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ /O.EXA.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa- Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison 1200 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-162100- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1200 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/grr
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2:58 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | GRR | Allegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren | 31 hr |
| Dec 15, 2:59 AM EST | Storm Warning | GRR | 31 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:02 AM EST | Wind Advisory | GRR | Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clare, Clinton, Eaton and 17 more | 41 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Michigan, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.