NWS Grand Rapids MIGL.A 0004October 5, 2026
Gale Watch: Pentwater to Manistee MI
The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids issued a gale watch for Pentwater to Manistee MI, in force until 11:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 4th gale watch the NWS office in Grand Rapids issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued11:01 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
In force from2:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires11:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Grand Rapids MI
- Area
- Pentwater to Manistee MI
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:01 a.m. EDT, October 5, 2026
- In force from
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KGRR GL.A 0004
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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