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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0035 Issued by the Grand Rapids Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 03:38:19 833 WHUS73 KGRR 170937 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 437 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ844>849-171745- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251217T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0035.251218T0600Z-251219T1200Z/ 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- 437 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will diminish some this afternoon. A short lull in the action will occur this afternoon and early evening. Tonight...south gales to 40 knots are expected to develop which will continue through Thursday. Thursday night 35 knot gales will veer to out of the west. This will be a rough period on the lake with 6 to 12 foot waves much of tonight through Thursday night. 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ DUKE Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 10:21:46 500 WHUS73 KGRR 171621 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1121 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ844>849-180030- /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251217T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.251218T0600Z-251219T1200Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1121 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 14:15:51 937 WHUS73 KGRR 172015 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 315 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ844>849-180415- /O.EXP.KGRR.SC.Y.0112.000000T0000Z-251217T2000Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.251218T0600Z-251219T1200Z/ 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- 315 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 20:07:59 726 WHUS73 KGRR 180207 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 907 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 LMZ844>849-181015- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.251218T0600Z-251219T1200Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 907 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 02:58:08 674 WHUS73 KGRR 180857 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 357 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ844>849-181700- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ 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- 357 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 09:35:14 874 WHUS73 KGRR 181534 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1034 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ844>849-182345- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1034 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 14:01:51 368 WHUS73 KGRR 182001 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 301 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ844>849-190415- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ 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- 301 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 21:22:02 521 WHUS73 KGRR 190321 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1021 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 LMZ844>849-191130- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1200Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 1021 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-19 02:38:19 884 WHUS73 KGRR 190837 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 337 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ844>849-191645- /O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ 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- 337 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 08:52:14 929 WHUS73 KGRR 191451 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 951 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ844>849-191800- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 951 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 13 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2025-12-19 11:09:33 468 WHUS73 KGRR 191708 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1208 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ844>849-192100- /O.EXT.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ 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- 1208 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-19 14:04:53 181 WHUS73 KGRR 192004 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 304 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ844>849-200415- /O.CON.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.SC.Y.0113.251219T2100Z-251220T2300Z/ St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 304 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-12-19 14:50:24 378 WHUS73 KGRR 192049 MWWGRR URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 349 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 LMZ844>849-200500- /O.EXP.KGRR.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251219T2100Z/ /O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0113.251219T2100Z-251220T2300Z/ 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- 349 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||