Headline:
Gale Warning issued December 29 at 3:23AM EST until December 29 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 12:23am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 knots with
gusts up to 40 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with
gusts up to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...St Joseph to Holland.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM
EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force gusts most likely to start
around 1 PM around South Haven and this threat area will spread
north to the Holland area by 4 PM.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI