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Gale Warning 21, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

September 25, 2022

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this gale warning at Sep 25, 2022, 10:54 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 25, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 25, 2022, 10:54 AM EDT (14:54 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 26, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The text

As transmitted.

067 
WHUS73 KGRR 251454
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1054 AM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

LMZ844>849-252300-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0021.220926T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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-
1054 AM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots through
  this evening and waves will build to 7 to 10 feet. The gales
  will continue through much of Monday, before diminishing some.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM 
  EDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waterspouts will be possible into early
  this evening.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
158 
WHUS73 KGRR 251925
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
325 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

LMZ844>849-260330-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.220926T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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 EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 knots through 
  this evening and waves will build to 7 to 10 feet. The gales 
  will continue through much of Monday, before diminishing some.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM 
  EDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waterspouts will be possible into early 
  this evening.

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.

&&

$$
458 
WHUS73 KGRR 260031
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
831 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

LMZ844>849-260845-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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-
831 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
934 
WHUS73 KGRR 260801
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
401 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

LMZ844>849-261615-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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-
401 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
129 
WHUS73 KGRR 261501
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1101 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

LMZ844>849-262315-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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-
1101 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
671 
WHUS73 KGRR 261951
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
351 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

LMZ844>849-270000-
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
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-
351 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest gales to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will remain hazardous to
  small craft through Wednesday. 

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.

&&

$$
061 
WHUS73 KGRR 262349
MWWGRR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
749 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

LMZ844>849-270800-
/O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0090.220927T0000Z-220928T1500Z/
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-
749 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 25, 4:29 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR16 hr
Sep 25, 5:03 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementGRRAllegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren3 days
Sep 25, 7:14 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningGRR91 min
Sep 25, 7:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningGRR2 hr

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Sources

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