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Grand Rapids - MI, US, National Weather Service

St Joseph to Grand Haven

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TUESDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest gales to 45 knots and waves 12 to 18 feet. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of up to one inch per hour expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. WHERE...St Joseph to Grand Haven. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 8 AM this morning to noon EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. 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.