Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 4NM W Muskegon MI

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ844>849-180500-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260120T0000Z/
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 Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25
  to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet
  possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For
  the Gale Watch, from early Monday morning through Monday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
245 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ844>849-180500-
/O.EXT.KGRR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.GL.A.0002.260119T0600Z-260120T0000Z/
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 Sat Jan 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots
  and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25
  to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 9 to 14 feet
  possible.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For
  the Gale Watch, from early Monday morning through Monday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1042 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

LMZ844>849-181030-
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-
1042 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Gales are expected Sunday night into Monday along with waves in
excess of 10 feet.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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