NWS Grand Rapids MIGL.A 0005October 14, 2026
Gale Watch: St Joseph to South Haven MI, South Haven to Holland MI, Holland to Grand Haven MI and 3 more
The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids issued a gale watch for St Joseph to South Haven MI, South Haven to Holland MI, Holland to Grand Haven MI and 3 more, in force until 2:00 a.m. local time on October 17. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in Grand Rapids issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 21 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Grand Rapids MI
- Area
- St Joseph to South Haven MI, South Haven to Holland MI, Holland to Grand Haven MI and 3 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:04 a.m. EDT, October 14, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KGRR GL.A 0005
- 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...North gales to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and waves 12 to 17 feet possible. * WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night. * 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.