Gale Warning 12/29/2024 00:23 for areas

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