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Small Craft Advisory 95, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

November 19, 2021

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this small craft advisory at Nov 19, 2021, 1:18 PM EST. It took effect at Nov 19, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 19, 2021, 1:18 PM EST (18:18 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 19, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Nov 20, 2021, 8:24 PM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

179 
WHUS73 KGRR 191818
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
118 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

LMZ844>849-201000-
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.211120T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.A.0010.211121T2100Z-211122T1800Z/
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-
118 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 knots
  with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 4 to 8 feet expected. For
  the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 
  40 to 45 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
  midnight EST Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday
  evening through Monday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of lake effect snow may become
  intense late Sunday night through Monday morning, and
  significantly reduce visibility at times.

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.

&&

$$

HLO
5 follow-up statements
611 
WHUS73 KGRR 200242
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
942 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

LMZ844>849-201045-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0010.211121T2100Z-211122T1800Z/
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-
942 PM EST Fri Nov 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
SATURDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 
  knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest 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 midnight EST 
  Saturday night. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon 
  through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
155 
WHUS73 KGRR 200753
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
253 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

LMZ844>849-201600-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0010.211121T2100Z-211122T1800Z/
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-
253 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 
  knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the 
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots and waves 6 to 11 feet possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
551 
WHUS73 KGRR 201558
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1058 AM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

LMZ844>849-210000-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0010.211121T2100Z-211122T1800Z/
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 EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds
  20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 6 to 12 feet
  possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST 
  tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through 
  Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
038 
WHUS73 KGRR 202025
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
325 PM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

LMZ844>849-210430-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.GL.A.0010.211121T2100Z-211122T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0017.211121T2100Z-211122T0900Z/
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-
325 PM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds to 35 knots and
  waves 6 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  southwest winds 10 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST 
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
897 
WHUS73 KGRR 210124
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
824 PM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

LMZ844>849-210930-
/O.CAN.KGRR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-211121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0017.211121T2100Z-211122T0900Z/
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-
824 PM EST Sat Nov 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Winds becoming Northwest late Sunday afternoon and
  increasing to 35 knots and waves building to 6 to 12 feet.
 
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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
Nov 18, 10:58 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR13 hr
Nov 19, 1:18 PM ESTGale WatchGRR26 hr

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Sources

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