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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:48 PM Sep. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will remain elevated into tonight. Winds will shift to the northwest this evening behind a cold front. Waves will be in the 4 to 7 foot range tonight. A brief lull in the wind and waves occurs on Thursday before a more significant ramp up on Thursday night into Friday morning. A surge of wind will reach 40-45 knots resulting in waves building towards 12 feet Friday morning. The lake will be very fall like with stronger winds and larger waves into the weekend. 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 7:48 PM Sep. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, southwest gales to 40 knots and waves 7 to 12 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and waves will remain elevated into tonight. Winds will shift to the northwest this evening behind a cold front. Waves will be in the 4 to 7 foot range tonight. A brief lull in the wind and waves occurs on Thursday before a more significant ramp up on Thursday night into Friday morning. A surge of wind will reach 40-45 knots resulting in waves building towards 12 feet Friday morning. The lake will be very fall like with stronger winds and larger waves into the weekend. 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. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:45 PM Sep. 3, 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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