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Gale Watch

St Joseph to South Haven MI; South Haven to Holland MI; Holland to Grand Haven MI; and 3 more

Ended Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Watch over St Joseph to South Haven MI. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 17, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 14, 3:03 AM EDT
Updated
3 times, last Oct 14, 9:44 PM EDT
Office
Grand Rapids, MI
Number
5 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate
Where
Lake Michigan

GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT

What
North winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet possible.
Where
St Joseph to Manistee.
When
From Friday morning through late Friday night.
Impacts
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

Every area 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

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