Small Craft Advisory for St Joseph to South Haven MI; South Haven to Holland MI; Holland to Grand Haven MI +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Grand Haven to Whitehall MI, Holland to Grand Haven MI, Pentwater to Manistee MI, South Haven to Holland MI, St Joseph to South Haven MI, Whitehall to Pentwater MI
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 6 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 3:03AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Rapids MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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