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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:46 AM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:46 AM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT 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. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 2:44 AM Sep. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures. &&
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