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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

935 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



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935 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Nearshore and Open Waters from St Joseph to Manistee MI...



At 932 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from near Cleveland to 10 nm northeast

of Wind Pt. to 9 nm northeast of Aurora, moving northeast at 15

knots.



Locations impacted include...

South Haven Light, Saugatuck Pier Heads, St. Joseph Light, White Lake

Pier Heads, Mona Lake Channel, The White Lake Pierheads, Little Sable

Point Light, Grand Haven Light, and Muskegon Light.



This line of storms is expected to increase in intensity as it moves 

toward the Michigan waters of Lake Michigan and the Michigan coast. 

The line is expected to move over the Michigan waters of Lake 

Michigan after 10 am, and approach the coast after 11 am. Winds 

greater than 34 knots will be likely by the time the storms move 

over the area.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor

immediately until these storms pass.



This strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds in excess of 34

knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special

marine warning will likely be required when these storms reach the

nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before

these storms arrive.



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LAT...LON 4212 8696 4343 8715 4371 8712 4421 8697

      4428 8642 4426 8634 4406 8652 4381 8643

      4363 8654 4308 8625 4269 8621 4234 8630

      4212 8649 4211 8649



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