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Gale Warning 14, NWS Green Bay, WI

November 15, 2017

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Nov 15, 2017, 3:52 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2017, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 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
Nov 15, 2017, 3:52 AM CST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 16, 2017, 9:00 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted.

602 
WHUS73 KGRB 150952
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
352 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

LMZ541-151800-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
352 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH TO 30 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS
  MORNING...THEN WEST THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES.

* WAVES...6 TO 10 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-151800-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
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-
352 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST THIS 
  MORNING...THEN WEST THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES.

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT. 

* A GALE WARNING MAY BE NEEDED FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INTO 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-151800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
352 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST THIS MORNING
  THEN WEST THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH A
  FEW GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE. 

* WAVES...6 TO 10 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT.

* A GALE WARNING MAY BE NEEDED FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INTO 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-151800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
352 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHWEST THIS
  MORNING...THEN WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND BECOMING
  NORTHWEST TONIGHT.  

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT. 

* A GALE WARNING MAY BE NEEDED FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INTO 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY NORTH OF STURGEON BAY. 

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.

&&

$$

KURIMSKI
5 follow-up statements
938 
WHUS73 KGRB 151644
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1044 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

LMZ541-160045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
1044 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON. 
  NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40 
  KNOT. 

* WAVES...6 TO 9 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-160045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
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-
1044 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.
  INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40
  KNOTS.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-160045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1044 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST
  25 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.
 
* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-160045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
1044 AM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30
  KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON, THEN VEERING NORTHWEST TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...1 TO 3 FEET BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
701 
WHUS73 KGRB 152151
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
351 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

LMZ541-160600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
351 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. GALE
  FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS TONIGHT, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S
  DOOR. ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS
  TO AROUND 35 KTS, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S DOOR, DECREASING TO 
  10 TO 20 KNOTS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET. LOCALLY HIGHER IN AND NEAR DEATH'S DOOR.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-160600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.171116T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
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-
351 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. GALE
  FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS TONIGHT, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S
  DOOR. ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KTS, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S DOOR, DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET THIS EVENING. LOCALLY HIGHER IN
  AND NEAR DEATH'S DOOR.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-160600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
351 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST INCREASING TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT. A FEW GALE
  FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE. ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO
  25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS 
  EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST WAVES TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-160600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
351 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS. ON
  THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS
  IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

BERSCH
093 
WHUS73 KGRB 160325
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
925 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

LMZ521-541-161130-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171116T1200Z/
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-
925 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS. GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS,
  ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S DOOR. ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO 25
  KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS, ESPECIALLY NEAR 
  DEATH'S DOOR, DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS EARLY IN THE 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET. LOCALLY HIGHER IN AND NEAR DEATH'S DOOR. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-161130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
925 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS. A FEW GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS 
  POSSIBLE. ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 
  30 KNOTS DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST WAVES TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-161130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
925 PM CST WED NOV 15 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS.
  ON THURSDAY, NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 
  KNOTS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.GALE FORCE

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.

&&

$$

BERSCH
115 
WHUS73 KGRB 160931
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
331 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

LMZ521-541-161745-
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0007.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
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-
331 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS,
  BECOMING NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S DOOR, DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 
  KNOTS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET, DECREASING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. 
  LOCALLY HIGHER IN AND NEAR DEATH'S DOOR.

* A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY...WHERE SOUTHERLY WINDS TO
  30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE EXPECTED.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS HAS
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED, BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND LOCATION IS
STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME
FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-161745-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0007.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
331 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WATCH, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO 30 KNOTS, BECOMING NORTH WIND 15 TO 25
  KNOTS, THEN DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS EARLY IN THE 
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST WAVES TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

* A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY...WHERE SOUTHERLY WINDS TO
  30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE EXPECTED.

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 WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS HAS
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED, BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND LOCATION IS
STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME
FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

LMZ522-161745-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
331 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS, BECOMING NORTH AND DECREASING
  TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

KURIMSKI
338 
WHUS73 KGRB 161455
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
855 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

LMZ521-541-162300-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171116T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0087.171116T1500Z-171116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0007.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
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-
855 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING FROM THIS MORNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS, ESPECIALLY NEAR DEATH'S DOOR, DECREASING TO 10 TO 20
  KNOTS IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET, DECREASING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. 
  LOCALLY HIGHER IN AND NEAR DEATH'S DOOR. 

* A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY...WHERE SOUTHERLY WINDS 
  TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE EXPECTED. 

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 WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS HAS
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED, BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND LOCATION IS
STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME
FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-162300-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0007.171117T1500Z-171118T0000Z/
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
855 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS, DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN
  THE EARLY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST WAVES TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

* A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY...WHERE SOUTHERLY WINDS 
  TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOT GALES ARE EXPECTED. 

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 WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS HAS
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED, BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND LOCATION IS
STILL UNCERTAIN.  IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME
FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

LMZ522-161800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-171116T1800Z/
GREEN BAY SOUTH OF LINE FROM  OCONTO WI TO LITTLE STURGEON BAY WI-
855 AM CST THU NOV 16 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS, DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS IN
  THE EARLY AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET DECREASING TO 1 TO 3 FEET IN THE EARLY
  AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Nov 15, 3:18 AM CST, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 15, 3:18 AM CST, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
318 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2017

Forecast discussion for routine morning forecast issuance

.SHORT TERM...Today...Tonight...and Thursday
Issued at 318 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2017

Light rain continues across north-central and northeast Wisconsin
ahead of an approaching cold front. However a swath of dry air is
inhibiting precipitation across much of central and east-central
Wisconsin. This dry air will limit how much rain falls across
these areas as the front moves through the area this morning. Rain
will come to an end as this first cold front passes through the
region.

A second cold front will move through during the afternoon hours,
causing temperatures during the afternoon to fall from west to
east after highs are realized during the morning or early
afternoon hours. The secondary cold front will cause gusty
northwest winds this afternoon, as winds become favorable for lake
effect snow to develop across north-central Wisconsin given the
fetch off Lake Superior.

The gusty winds will continue for much of the overnight hours as
lake effect snow accumulates across north-central Wisconsin.
Snowfall accumulations are expected to be light, mainly a dusting
with 1 to 2 inches possible across Vilas County.

High pressure will build in on Thursday, ending the lake effect
snow across north-central Wisconsin as winds die off and skies
become mostly sunny.

.LONG TERM...Thursday Night Through Tuesday
Issued at 318 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2017

Main focus will be the light wintry mix late Thursday night into
Friday morning, and then potential for the rain to change back
to snow late Friday night into Saturday morning north and west
of the Fox Valley. Blustery and colder conditions expected
over the weekend.

For Thursday night into Friday morning, threw in the kitchen sink
with respect to precipitation types. Models indicated low clouds
developing below an inversion, especially north and west of the
Fox Valley late Thursday night. Enough dry air between 850mb to
700mb to negate the seeder feeder mechanism, thus current belief
is that precipitation will start out in the form of freezing
drizzle. Road temperatures north and west of the Fox Valley
should be in the 20s to around 30, thus slick spots are expected
if the freezing drizzle develops as expected. Late Thursday
night (towards 12z on Friday), the model indicated the wedge
of dry between 850mb and 700mb erodes, thus could not rule out
snow flakes. Meanwhile, strong southerly winds are ushering much
warmer air with the 850mb 0C isotherm line pushing into northern
Wisconsin. It appears that any snow amounts would be minor at
best. As the warm air pushes northward between 6 am and 10 am, the
moisture increase through much of the column, thus the freezing
drizzle is expected to change over to brief period of freezing
rain. Also, the models are now suggesting a cold pocket around 925
mb where the liquid precipitation may refreeze as sleet. Think
there will be a period between 6 am and 10 am of sleet and
freezing rain before changing to rain by late morning. The 10 am
time frame is assuming air/road temperatures climb well above
freezing. Based on past experience, road temperatures by late
morning across the north should be in the middle 30s. Light rain
and drizzle will continue Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
Gusty southerly winds are expected Friday afternoon with gusts
over 30 mph possible across eastern Wisconsin.

For Friday night, the precipitation should be in the form of
light rain or drizzle across much of the area. As the colder air
filters in across the far north, the precipitation is expected to
change back to snow. Could not rule out a brief period of light
freezing rain or sleet as well, but did not include this in the
forecast at the moment. The main change to this period was to slow
down the cooling and change over of the precipitation across the
north. An upper level disturbance will bring a chance of rain/snow
showers into Saturday night. The snow showers will linger across
the far north into Sunday morning until the low level winds back
to the west.

Tranquil conditions expected Sunday night into Monday night.
Next system brings a chance of rain or snow to northern
Wisconsin on Tuesday. Temperatures in the upper 30s to
middle 40s Friday, cooling into the upper 20s to middle
30s by Sunday. Temperatures return to or slightly
above seasonal normals early next week.
&&

.AVIATION...for 06Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 957 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2017

Look for widespread IFR and LIFR conditions overnight as a
frontal system tracks across the region. Light rain and drizzle
will become more widespread overnight. Areas of fog over central
and north central Wisconsin will spread eastward overnight and
linger into Wednesday morning. Conditions to gradually improve
after the cold front passage Wednesday morning. West winds in the
wake of the cold front will turn blustery in the afternoon while
cigs and vsbys continue to improve to a MVFR level or lower end
VFR levels over most areas. Scattered snow showers will be on the
increase over north central Wisconsin Wednesday evening as colder
air on northwest winds pour over Lake Superior.
&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 318 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2017

A low pressure system tracking through the western Great Lakes
will cause a tight pressure gradient across the region through
Thursday. Strong southerly winds will cause waves to pile up along
the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and central Bay of Green Bay
with gusty westerly winds behind the passage of a cold front later
today. Given the high winds and waves a Small Craft Advisory is in
effect for all zones today.

A secondary cold front will bring very gusty northwest winds
tonight with Gale force winds expected around the Door Peninsula
north of Sturgeon Bay. With stronger winds than previously
expected will issue a Gale Warning for these areas tonight.
Further south a few Gale force gusts are possible, however they
are not expected to be persistent enough to upgrade from the Small
Craft Advisory currently in effect.

High pressure will build in across the western Great Lakes on
Thursday causing winds and waves to subside below criteria by the
early afternoon hours.

Southerly Gale force wind gusts are possible Friday over the Lake
Michigan nearshore waters as a low pressure system approaches
from the west. After this system tracks through Friday night,
northwest Gale force wind gusts are possible on Saturday for the
areas surrounding northern Door County.
&&

.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM.....Kurimski
LONG TERM......Eckberg
AVIATION.......TDH
MARINE.........Kurimski
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 14, 2:47 PM CST, 13 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
247 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2017

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-152100-
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-
247 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Hazardous travel is possible Wednesday night across Vilas county.
Lake-effect snow showers may bring snow accumulations of 1 to 2
inches to northwest Vilas county, with less than inch across the
southern portion of the county.

Hazardous travel is also possible across north-central and parts
of central and far northeast Wisconsin late Thursday night into
Friday morning. A light wintry mix is expected to overspread the
region, and may result in slippery roads. The precipitation is
expected to change to all rain Friday afternoon. Travel may become
hazardous again Friday night north and west of the Fox Valley as
the rain changes back to snow and temperatures fall below
freezing.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter groups will not be needed tonight.

LMZ521-522-541>543-152100-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
247 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2017

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...Wednesday through Tuesday

There is a possibility of northwest gales near Deaths Door
Wednesday night.

There is chance of south gales on Lake Michigan on Friday.

MG/Kieckbusch

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Sources

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