Headline:
Gale Warning issued April 20 at 2:56PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2025 - 11:56am
Expires:
April 20, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 1 to 3 feet expected.
For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gale
force gusts up to 35 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
8 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI