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Small Craft Advisory 87, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 17, 2016

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this small craft advisory at Dec 17, 2016, 4:22 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2016, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2016, 4:22 AM CST (10:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 17, 2016, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 21, 2016, 12:00 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted.

834 
WHUS73 KGRB 171022
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
422 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...NORTHWEST WINDS AND WAVES TO INCREASE LATER TODAY...

.INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY INTO TONIGHT WILL BUILD WAVES
HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. 

LMZ521-522-541>543-171830-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.161217T1500Z-161218T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
422 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 20 KNOTS THIS MORNING...BECOMING NORTHWEST
  AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. WIND GUSTS TO
  30 KNOTS AT TIMES THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET. 

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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
441 
WHUS73 KGRB 171513
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
913 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...NORTHWEST WINDS AND WAVES INCREASING THROUGHOUT THE MORNING...

.INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY INTO TONIGHT WILL BUILD WAVES
HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-172315-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161218T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
913 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY THE AFTERNOON. WIND GUSTS
  TO 30 KNOTS AT TIMES THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON
  BAY.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. A FEW LOCALLY
  HIGHER WAVES TO 6 FT POSSIBLE NEAR THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE
  MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
352 
WHUS73 KGRB 171822
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1222 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY
AND TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY INTO TONIGHT WILL BUILD WAVES
HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-180230-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161218T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1222 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS AT
  TIMES THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON BAY.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. A FEW LOCALLY 
  HIGHER WAVES TO 6 FT POSSIBLE NEAR THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE 
  MICHIGAN. 

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.

&&

$$
614 
WHUS73 KGRB 172121
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
321 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY
AND TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY INTO TONIGHT WILL BUILD WAVES
HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-180530-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
321 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS AT 
  TIMES THIS EVENING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. A FEW LOCALLY 
  HIGHER WAVES TO 6 FT POSSIBLE NEAR THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE 
  MICHIGAN. 

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.

&&

$$
069 
WHUS73 KGRB 180515
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1115 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH MONDAY...

.STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS CONTINUE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND. 
WAVES WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-181315-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1115 PM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS AT
  TIMES THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON
  BAY.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET. LOCALLY HIGHER WAVES TO 6 TO 9 FT NEAR THE
  OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
893 
WHUS73 KGRB 180947
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
347 AM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...PERIODS OF GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH MONDAY...

.GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY WILL CREATE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL
CRAFT. WINDS AND WAVES WILL SUBSIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME LATER
TODAY INTO THIS EVENING. WAVES WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS AGAIN AS
WINDS SOUTHWEST AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-181800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
347 AM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS AT
  TIMES THIS MORNING NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. WINDS BECOMING WEST
  AND DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING...THEN TURNING SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT AND INCREASING TO
  15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH MONDAY. GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS MONDAY
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET LATE TODAY...THEN
  INCREASING TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE TONIGHT INTO MONDAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
856 
WHUS73 KGRB 181510
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
910 AM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...PERIODS OF GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH MONDAY...

.GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY WILL CREATE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL
CRAFT. WINDS AND WAVES WILL SUBSIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME LATER
TODAY INTO THIS EVENING. WAVES WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS AGAIN AS
SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-182315-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
910 AM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS AT
  TIMES THIS MORNING NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. WINDS BECOMING WEST
  AND DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING...THEN TURNING SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT AND INCREASING
  TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH MONDAY. GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS MONDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON...THEN INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT INTO
  MONDAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
865 
WHUS73 KGRB 182207
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
407 PM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...PERIODS OF GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH MONDAY...

.GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY WILL CREATE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL
CRAFT. WINDS AND WAVES WILL SUBSIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME LATER
TODAY INTO THIS EVENING. WAVES WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS AGAIN AS
SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-190615-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
407 PM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND GUSTS TO NEAR 35
  KNOTS AT TIMES THIS MORNING NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. WINDS
  BECOMING WEST AND DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING... THEN TURNING SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT AND
  INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH MONDAY. GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS
  MONDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON...THEN INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT INTO 
  MONDAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. 

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.

&&

$$
090 
WHUS73 KGRB 190556
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1156 PM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...PERIODS OF GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH TUESDAY...

.GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS TODAY WILL CREATE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL
CRAFT. WINDS AND WAVES WILL SUBSIDE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME
OVERNIGHT.  WAVES WILL BECOME HAZARDOUS AGAIN AS SOUTHEAST WINDS
INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS MONDAY AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-191400-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1156 PM CST SUN DEC 18 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...WEST DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS...TURNING SOUTHWEST
  AND INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS MONDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET MONDAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
634 
WHUS73 KGRB 191017
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
417 AM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...INCREASING SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND BECOME GUSTY
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING THEN TURN WESTERLY TUESDAY. THE WINDS
WILL CREATE A PROLONGED PERIOD OF WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-191830-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
417 AM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...THEN TURNING WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN
  WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN.

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.

&&

$$
158 
WHUS73 KGRB 191601
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1001 AM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...INCREASING SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND BECOME GUSTY
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY. THE WINDS WILL CREATE A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-522-541>543-200015-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0000Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1001 AM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH A FEW GUSTS
  TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON...HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS ARE
  POSSIBLE ON LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$
671 
WHUS73 KGRB 192135
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
335 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...INCREASING SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND BECOME GUSTY
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY. THE WINDS WILL CREATE A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-541>543-200545-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0015.161220T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
335 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING UNTIL 9 PM
CST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH A FEW 
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON...HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  ARE POSSIBLE ON LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD 
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-200545-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
335 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH A FEW 
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON...HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  ARE POSSIBLE ON LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD 
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS73 KGRB 200336
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
936 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...INCREASING SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGHER WAVES THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 30 KNOTS TODAY AND BECOME GUSTY
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY. THE WINDS WILL CREATE A PROLONGED
PERIOD OF WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-541>543-201145-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
936 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH A FEW 
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON...HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  ARE POSSIBLE ON LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD 
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-201145-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
936 PM CST MON DEC 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TODAY WITH A FEW 
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON...HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS 
  ARE POSSIBLE ON LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...INCREASING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD 
  THE OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
169 
WHUS73 KGRB 200949
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
349 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...STRONG SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGH WAVES THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE WINDS WILL PRODUCE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-541>543-201800-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
349 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

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

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 35 TO 40 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
  EVENING.

* WAVES WILL BUILD TO 5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-201800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
349 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES WILL BUILD TO 1 TO 3 FEET IN ICE-FREE AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OVER 25 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.

&&

$$
KIECKBUSCH
336 
WHUS73 KGRB 201631
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1031 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGH WAVES THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 35 KTS THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE
WINDS WILL PRODUCE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-541>543-210045-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1031 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

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

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-210045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
1031 AM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 1 TO 2 FEET IN ICE-FREE AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OVER 25 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.

&&

$$
730 
WHUS73 KGRB 202113
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
313 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGH WAVES THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 35 KTS THROUGH THIS EVENING. THE
WINDS WILL PRODUCE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ521-542-543-210515-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0088.161220T2113Z-161221T0600Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
313 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...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. 

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 4 TO 6 FEET ON LAKE MICHIGAN...AND WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FT
  ON THE BAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ541-210515-
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
313 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-210515-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
313 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 1 TO 2 FEET IN ICE-FREE AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OVER 25 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.

&&

$$
475 
WHUS73 KGRB 210259
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
859 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS AND HIGH WAVES THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 30 KTS THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE WINDS WILL PRODUCE WAVES HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT.

LMZ541-210600-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
859 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...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. 

* SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS WILL GUST UP TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
  EVENING.

* WAVES OF 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-542-543-210600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  CEDAR RIVER TO ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE
AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
859 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WIND GUSTS TO 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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-210600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-161221T0600Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
859 PM CST TUE DEC 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WAVES OF 1 TO 2 FEET IN ICE-FREE AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OVER 25 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Dec 17, 3:48 AM CST, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 3:48 AM CST, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
348 AM CST Sat Dec 17 2016

Forecast discussion for routine morning forecast issuance

.SHORT TERM...Today...Tonight...and Sunday
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Dec 17 2016

Primary issue this forecast period is headlines with the ongoing
but fragmented winter storm system affecting the area today and
cold arctic air pouring into the area tonight into sunday.

Have lowered winter storm snow amounts early this morning over
most areas. Warm air advection snowfall portion of the storm
underperformed overnight. Glance at soundings reveal an inversion
near the mid levels which likely limited the forcing overnight.
Broad height 850 low was centered over DBQ at 200 am and was
slowly tracking northeastward. Between midnight and 200 am,
satellite shows some brief increase in the enhancement with the
remaining warm air advection over east central wisconsin, but
diminished after 200 am. Otherwise radars to the west early
tonight show a diminished trend over western wisconsin, southeast
Minnesota and much of Iowa. But a band of snow was gradually
expanding over southwest Minnesota and western Iowa on the
northwest flank of the 850 low. These trends suggest a large break
in the accumulating warning type snow this morning. This
diminishing trend this morning is beginning to reveal subtle lake
effect snow bands, with one extending into MNM area and another
diminishing near MTW. Report at SUE at 300 am came in with 7
inches, so locally higher amounts near the lakeshore justified.

As per coordination with area offices, will let the warning
continue and let the day shift address later today. May be able to
shorten the warning duration over the north.  Still have a 850 mb
low working over the area today along with a progged upper jet
couplet toward this afternoon. So a lower end warning snow still
has a chance, but will have to work for it with a healthy break in
the pcpn this morning. Increasing winds later today into tonight
may support current headlines over eastern Wisconsin.

Arctic air pouring into the area tonight into Sunday will combine
with winds to produce wind chill advisory criteria. Will keep a
mention in the ongoing headline and later shifts can issue the
solo wind chill headline as the warning is removed.

.LONG TERM...Sunday Night Through Friday
Issued at 347 AM CST Sat Dec 17 2016

Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills continue Sunday night
into Monday morning. Wind chill readings of 20 below to 35 below
zero are expected. A wind chill advisory will be needed for this
period. Coordinated with short term forecast working on the Saturday
night and Sunday period where wind chill advisories would be
needed as well. Will let day shift issues wind chill headlines.

Increasing southwest winds are expected Sunday night and Monday as
pressure gradient tightens across the area. Numerical guidance
seemed to low based on the expected pressure gradient. Did bump up
winds in the forecast for Sunday night into Monday evening. Gusty
southwest winds will continue into Tuesday as well. Temperatures
will moderate into the teens for highs Monday, and in the 20s on
Tuesday. Temperatures by the middle to the end of next week
should be at or above seasonal norms. A few spots could reach 30.
There is a small chance of light snow on Tuesday, with a better
chance of light snow on Wednesday. Only made minor adjustments to
temperatures during the period.
&&

.AVIATION...for 06Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 1047 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2016

Banded light to moderate to snow will track through the southern TAF
sites from through around 09z. After a brief lull and improving
conditions after 09z, another band of moderate to heavy snow is
expected from 14z to 00z on Sunday. During the heavy snow, flight
conditions should drop into the LIFR category. Gusty winds are
expected to develop Sunday afternoon, with winds of 20 to 25 knots
causing blowing and drifting of snow through the early evening
hours.
&&

.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Warning until 10 PM CST this evening FOR WIZ013-
019>021-030-031-035>039-045-048>050-073-074.

Winter Storm Warning until midnight CST tonight FOR WIZ005-022-
040.

Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM CST this evening FOR WIZ010>012-
018.
&&

SHORT TERM.....TDH
LONG TERM......Eckberg
AVIATION.......Kurimski
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 16, 2:44 PM CST, 13 hours 38 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
244 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-172045-
VILAS-ONEIDA-FOREST-FLORENCE-NORTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY-LINCOLN-
LANGLADE-MENOMINEE-NORTHERN OCONTO COUNTY-DOOR-MARATHON-SHAWANO-
WOOD-PORTAGE-WAUPACA-OUTAGAMIE-BROWN-KEWAUNEE-WAUSHARA-WINNEBAGO-
CALUMET-MANITOWOC-SOUTHERN MARINETTE COUNTY-
SOUTHERN OCONTO COUNTY-
244 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST
WISCONSIN.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TONIGHT AS A SIGNIFICANT WINTER
STORM TRACKS FROM THE CENTRAL PLAINS TOWARD THE GREAT LAKES
REGION. PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ARE ANTICIPATED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ON SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY
EVENING AS A STRONG WINTER STORM MOVES ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION.
THE SNOW MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES ON SATURDAY. BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW IS ALSO ANTICIPATED SATURDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.
THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO TAPER OFF AT MOST LOCATIONS SATURDAY
EVENING.

MUCH OF THE AREA SHOULD RECEIVE 8 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW BY
SATURDAY EVENING. LOCALLY HIGHER TOTALS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE
LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE. ANYONE WITH TRAVEL PLANS SATURDAY INTO
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS
CONCERNING THIS WINTER STORM.

HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS STILL POSSIBLE AT TIMES SUNDAY INTO MONDAY AS
GUSTY WEST WINDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE, CAUSING SOME ADDITIONAL
BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF THE NEW SNOW AND CREATING SLICK ROADS.

OCCASIONAL LIGHT SNOW CHANCES WILL RETURN ON TUESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPORT SNOWFALL AMOUNTS TODAY AND
SATURDAY.

LMZ521-522-541>543-172045-
THE BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTH OF A LINE FROM CEDAR RIVER MI TO ROCK
ISLAND PASSAGE-LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WASHINGTON ISLAND TO SHEBOYGAN-
244 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST LAKE
MICHIGAN AND THE WATERS OF GREEN BAY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

THE PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS LOW.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

THERE IS INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR FREEZING SPRAY SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF GALE FORCE GUSTS ON MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AS
A RESULT OF GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS.

KIECKBUSCH/MPC

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 16, 10:37 PM CST, 5 hours 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1037 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2016

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-170700-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
1037 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2016

...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

Light to Moderate snow is expected across the area tonight. The
heaviest snow is expected across central and east central
Wisconsin, where a band of enhanced reflectivities has developed.
Roads will remain snow covered and slippery, and travel conditions
will be hazardous in most areas during the overnight hours.

Motorists should slow down, allow extra time to reach their
destination, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.

A winter storm warning is in effect for the area. Please monitor
local media outlets and the national weather service for further
statements.

Kurimski
Local storm report, Dec 16, 11:57 PM CST, 4 hours 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1157 PM CST FRI DEC 16 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1157 PM     SNOW             ASHWAUBENON             44.46N 88.08W
12/16/2016  M3.9 INCH        BROWN              WI   OFFICIAL NWS OBS

            SNOWFALL SINCE THIS MORNING.

&&

ECKBERG
Local storm report, Dec 17, 12:15 AM CST, 4 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1215 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 AM     SNOW             WESTON                  44.90N 89.57W
12/17/2016  M3.7 INCH        MARATHON           WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            REPORTED RELAYED VIA MEDIA.

&&

ECKBERG
Local storm report, Dec 17, 12:16 AM CST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1216 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1130 PM     SNOW             WAUSAU                  44.96N 89.63W
12/16/2016  M3.8 INCH        MARATHON           WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            REPORT VIA WSAW TV.

&&

ECKBERG
Local storm report, Dec 17, 3:04 AM CST, 1 hour 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
304 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0304 AM     HEAVY SNOW       STURGEON BAY            44.83N 87.38W
12/17/2016  M7.0 INCH        DOOR               WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

ECKBERG
Local storm report, Dec 17, 3:22 AM CST, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
322 AM CST SAT DEC 17 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0320 AM     SNOW             WAUSAU                  44.96N 89.63W
12/17/2016  M5.0 INCH        MARATHON           WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

ECKBERG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 3:24 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee and 16 more43 hr

Nearby

Small Craft Advisories in Wisconsin, 2016Every small craft advisory in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.