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Gale Warning 23, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 19, 2012

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 19, 2012, 5:07 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 20, 2012, 5:07 AM CST. It was in force for 34 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 19, 2012, 5:07 AM CST (11:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2012, 5:07 AM CST
Expired
Dec 21, 2012, 3:24 PM CST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

980 
WHUS73 KGRB 191107
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
507 AM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALES EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM SOUTHERN LAKE
MICHIGAN INTO THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD.
STRONG NORTH WINDS WILL GUST AS HIGH AS 45 KTS AT TIMES.

LMZ521-522-541>543-191915-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0003.121220T1800Z-121221T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0023.121220T1800Z-121221T1800Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
507 AM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON CST
FRIDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KTS...WITH GUSTS TO 45 KTS...WILL DEVELOP
  ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BACK NORTHWEST THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
TSK
10 follow-up statements
474 
WHUS73 KGRB 191535
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
935 AM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALES EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM SOUTHERN LAKE
MICHIGAN INTO THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD.
STRONG NORTH WINDS WILL GUST AS HIGH AS 45 KTS AT TIMES.

LMZ521-522-541>543-192345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.121220T1800Z-121221T1800Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
935 AM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KTS...WITH GUSTS TO 45 KTS...WILL 
  DEVELOP ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BACK NORTHWEST THURSDAY 
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
433 
WHUS73 KGRB 192141
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
341 PM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALES EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM NORTHERN ILLINOIS
INTO THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD...PRODUCING
VERY STRONG WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

LMZ521-522-541>543-200545-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.121220T1800Z-121221T1800Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
341 PM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KTS...WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 KTS...WILL 
  DEVELOP ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BACK NORTHWEST THURSDAY 
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BERSCH
664 
WHUS73 KGRB 200343
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
943 PM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALES EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM NORTHERN ILLINOIS
INTO THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD...PRODUCING
VERY STRONG WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

LMZ521-522-541>543-201145-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.121220T1800Z-121221T1800Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
943 PM CST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 35 KTS...WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 KTS...WILL
  DEVELOP ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THEN BACK NORTHWEST THURSDAY
  NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. GUSTS TO 50 KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE LATE
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY EVENING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF
  STURGEON BAY.

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BERSCH
565 
WHUS73 KGRB 201107
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
507 AM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...NORTH GALES EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK THROUGH THE GREAT
LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD...PRODUCING VERY STRONG WINDS
THROUGH FRIDAY. GUSTS TO NEAR STORM FORCE WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR
DEATHS DOOR TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-201915-
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0023.121220T1107Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
507 AM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST WINDS TO 30 KTS...WILL BECOME NORTH TO NORTHWEST
  GALES TO 35 TO 40 KTS WITH GUSTS TO NEAR 50 KTS LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE GALES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
  THROUGH FRIDAY.

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK
SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
TSK
691 
WHUS73 KGRB 201542
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
942 AM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...NORTH GALES EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK THROUGH THE GREAT
LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD...PRODUCING VERY STRONG WINDS
THROUGH FRIDAY. GUSTS TO STORM FORCE WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR DOOR
COUNTY TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-202345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
942 AM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST WINDS TO 30 KTS...WILL BECOME NORTH TO NORTHWEST GALES
  TO 35 TO 40 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 50 KTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING. THE GALES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY.

* WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 
  12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
109 
WHUS73 KGRB 202154
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
354 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...STORM FORCE GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK THROUGH THE GREAT
LAKES REGION DURING THE PERIOD...PRODUCING VERY STRONG WINDS
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. 

LMZ521-541-210600-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SR.W.0001.121220T2154Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
354 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 40 KTS WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 50
  KTS WILL BECOME NORTH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES OF 5 TO 9 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN
  ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. WAVES WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS NEAR 50 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-210600-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
354 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* NORTHEAST GALES TO 40 KTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 KTS WILL
  BECOME NORTH TONIGHT. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES OF 5 TO 9 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 12 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN
  ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. WAVES WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
BERSCH
979 
WHUS73 KGRB 210339
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
939 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...STORM FORCE GUSTS EXPECTED TONIGHT...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK THROUGH THE GREAT
LAKES REGION...PRODUCING VERY STRONG WINDS THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON.

LMZ522-542-543-211145-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
939 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* NORTH GALES TO 35 KTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 KTS WILL BECOME
  NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES OF 5 TO 9 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 12 FT ON LAKE 
  MICHIGAN ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. WAVES WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ521-541-211145-
/O.CON.KGRB.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
939 PM CST THU DEC 20 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* NORTH GALES TO 35 KTS WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 50 KTS
  WILL BECOME NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES OF 5 TO 9 FT ON THE BAY...AND 8 TO 12 FT ON LAKE 
  MICHIGAN ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. WAVES WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE 
  FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS NEAR 50 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
BERSCH
219 
WHUS73 KGRB 211023
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
423 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...STORM FORCE GUSTS EXPECTED TODAY...

.A POWERFUL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER LOWER MICHIGAN WILL CONTINUE
TO PRODUCE VERY STRONG WINDS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

LMZ522-542-543-211830-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
423 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* NORTHWEST GALES TO 35 KTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 KTS WILL BEGIN
  TO DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES OF 5 TO 7 FT ON THE BAY...AND 6 TO 8 FT ON LAKE MICHIGAN
  WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ521-541-211830-
/O.CON.KGRB.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
423 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* NORTHWEST GALES TO 35 KTS WITH STORM FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 50
  KTS WILL BEGIN TO DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES 6 TO 8 FT ARE EXPECTED THIS MORNING. WAVES WILL SLOWLY
  SUBSIDE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS NEAR 50 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$
306 
WHUS73 KGRB 211623
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1023 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE FORCES WINDS TO CONTINUE THOUGH EARLY TONIGHT...

.A VERY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE GREAT
LAKES REGION THROUGH EARLY TONIGHT. IN TURN...GALE FORCE WINDS
WILL CONTINUE.

LMZ521-541-220030-
/O.CAN.KGRB.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-121222T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0300Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
1023 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* NORTHWEST GALES TO 35 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KTS
  EARLY...ESPECIALLY OVER NORTHERN DOOR COUNTY. WINDS WILL SLOWLY
  EASE TO 20 TO 25 KTS FOR TONIGHT.

* WAVES 6 TO 8 FT ARE EXPECTED...THEN SLOWLY EASE TO 3 TO 5 FT FOR
  TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-220030-
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0300Z/
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1023 AM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* NORTHWEST GALES TO 35 KTS. WINDS WILL SLOWLY EASE TO 15 TO 25
  KTS FOR TONIGHT.

* WAVES OF 4 TO 7...WILL EASE TO 2 TO 4 FT FOR TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS AROUND 35 KNOTS OR GREATER ARE
EXPECTED. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS73 KGRB 212124
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
324 PM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GUSTY WINDS AND HIGH WAVES TO CONTINUE TONIGHT...

.NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST OVER 25 KNOTS THIS EVENING
AND TONIGHT AS THE SYSTEM THAT BROUGHT HIGH WINDS AND SNOW TO THE
AREA CONTINUES TO PULL AWAY. WINDS WILL DIMINISH AROUND
MIDNIGHT...HOWEVER HAZARDOUS WAVES SHOULD CONTINUE UNTIL SATURDAY
MORNING ON THE LAKE.

LMZ521-522-220530-
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THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE
STURGEON BAY WI-
324 PM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT.
THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KTS.

* WAVES 4 TO 7 FT ARE EXPECTED...THEN SLOWLY EASE TO 2 TO 4 FT
  AFTER MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OVER 20 KNOTS OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FEET ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

LMZ541>543-220530-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-121222T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0084.121221T2124Z-121222T1200Z/
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM STURGEON BAY WI TO TWO RIVERS WI-
LAKE MICHIGAN FROM TWO RIVERS WI TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
324 PM CST FRI DEC 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KTS. OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KTS ARE
  POSSIBLE THIS EVENING.

* WAVES 6 TO 8 FT ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING...THEN SLOWLY EASE TO
  3 TO 5 FT FOR TONIGHT...BEFORE SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FT BY
  MORNING.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OVER 20 KNOTS OR
WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FEET ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 19, 4:37 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBDoor, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln and 4 more52 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Wisconsin, 2012Every gale warning in 2012

Sources

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