Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 7NM SW Saugatuck MI

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1201 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

LMZ844>849-170830-
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-
1201 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Winds and waves on Lake Michigan will be hazardous to small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Winds and waves on Lake Michigan will frequently be hazardous to
small craft through the rest of the week and weekend. Winds may
flirt with gale force by Friday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
245 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

LMZ844>849-170400-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250117T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0001.250117T1300Z-250118T0000Z/
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-
245 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots
  with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots
  and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM 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.

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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
245 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

LMZ844>849-170400-
/O.CON.KGRR.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250117T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.GL.W.0001.250117T1300Z-250118T0000Z/
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-
245 PM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots
  with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale
  Warning, south winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots
  and waves 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 7 PM 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.

&&

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