Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
060 FZUS73 KGRR 201157 MWSGRR Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 757 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 LMZ844>848-870-872-874-876-878-201400- 757 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 ...FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND SUDDEN WIND SHIFT APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Nearshore and Open Waters from St Joseph to Pentwater MI... At 754 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 Port Washington to 17 nm northeast of Wind Pt. to Winthrop Harbor, moving east at 30 knots. Weather stations across Wisconsin indicate a sudden shift to westerly winds and frequent lightning are expected with these storms. 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. && LAT...LON 4235 8630 4239 8701 4347 8714 4350 8647 4334 8641 4312 8627 4296 8622 4269 8621 $$ THOMAS