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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI

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FZUS73 KGRR 171335
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
935 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

LMZ844>849-868-870-872-874-876-878-171530-
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.

&&

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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