Alert archive / Wisconsin / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 16, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 3, 2017

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 3, 2017, 2:59 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 48 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 3, 2017, 2:59 PM CST (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2017, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2017, 6:00 AM CST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted.

318 
WHUS73 KGRB 032059
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
259 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

LMZ541>543-040500-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.171204T0000Z-171204T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0009.171204T1200Z-171206T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171204T1800Z-171206T0300Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
259 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE
  GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. WINDS WILL THEN
  INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS LATER 
  MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY EVENING. WINDS WILL VEER SOUTHWEST 
  MONDAY NIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT INCREASING TO 6 TO 10 FEET AFTER
  MIDNIGHT. WAVES WILL THEN INCREASE TO 12 TO 16 FEET ON MONDAY. 
  WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS MONDAY INTO TUESDAY.
  

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.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-040500-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.171204T0300Z-171205T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0009.171204T1200Z-171206T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171205T0000Z-171206T0300Z/
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-
259 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. WINDS
  WILL THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 40
  KNOTS MONDAY AFTERNOON, THEN INCREASE TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE
  FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS MONDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL VEER SOUTHWEST
  MONDAY NIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT. WAVES WILL THEN BUILD TO 3 TO 5
  FEET ON MONDAY, AND THEN TO 4 TO 7 FEET BY MONDAY NIGHT.

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.

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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
619 
WHUS73 KGRB 040310
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
910 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

LMZ521-522-041115-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171205T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171205T0000Z-171206T0300Z/
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-
910 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. 
  WINDS WILL THEN INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS MONDAY AFTERNOON, THEN INCREASE TO 35 KNOTS 
  WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS MONDAY NIGHT. WINDS WILL 
  VEER SOUTHWEST MONDAY NIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT. WAVES WILL THEN BUILD TO 3 TO 5 
  FEET ON MONDAY, AND THEN TO 4 TO 7 FEET BY MONDAY NIGHT. 

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.

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>543-041115-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171204T1800Z-171206T0300Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
910 PM CST SUN DEC 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE 
  FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. WINDS 
  WILL THEN INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 
  KNOTS LATER MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY EVENING. WINDS WILL 
  VEER SOUTHWEST MONDAY NIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT INCREASING TO 6 TO 10 FEET AFTER 
  MIDNIGHT. WAVES WILL THEN INCREASE TO 12 TO 16 FEET ON MONDAY. 
  WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS MONDAY INTO TUESDAY. 

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.

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.

&&

$$
244 
WHUS73 KGRB 041007
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
407 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

LMZ521-522-041815-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171204T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171204T1200Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
407 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS, THEN INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS TONIGHT AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY. WINDS WILL 
  VEER SOUTHWEST TONIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TODAY THEN 4 TO 7 FEET 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.

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>543-041815-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171204T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KGRB.GL.W.0016.171204T1200Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
407 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE
  GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL THEN
  INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS LATER
  THIS AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER SOUTHWEST TONIGHT
  AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 12 TO 16 FEET TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 12 
  FEET LATE TONIGHT. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. 
 
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.

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.

&&

$$
085 
WHUS73 KGRB 041213
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
613 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

LMZ521-522-042015-
/O.EXP.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
613 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE 
  FORCE GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS, THEN INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE 
  FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS TONIGHT AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY. 
  WINDS WILL VEER SOUTHWEST TONIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TODAY THEN 4 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$

LMZ541>543-042015-
/O.EXP.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-171204T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
613 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE 
  FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL THEN 
  INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS LATER 
  THIS AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER SOUTHWEST TONIGHT 
  AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 12 TO 16 FEET TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 12 
  FEET LATE TONIGHT. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$
108 
WHUS73 KGRB 041601
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1001 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

LMZ541>543-050015-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1001 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND TO 30 KTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 35
  KNOTS. WINDS WILL THEN INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE 
  GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY. WINDS WILL 
  VEER SOUTHWEST TONIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 9 TO 13 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN 
  WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-050015-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
1001 AM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KNOTS, THEN INCREASING TO 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45
  KNOTS THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER 
  SOUTHWEST TONIGHT AND THEN WEST TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET THEN 5 TO 8 FEET TONIGHT AND
  TUESDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
282 
WHUS73 KGRB 042051
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
251 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

LMZ541>543-050500-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
251 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 35
  KNOTS. WINDS WILL THEN VEER SOUTHWEST AND INCREASE TO 35 KNOTS
  WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER WEST ON TUESDAY.

* WAVES...9 TO 13 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET BY TUESDAY
  MORNING. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.
  

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-050500-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
251 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 35
  KNOTS. WINDS WILL THEN VEER SOUTHWEST AND INCREASE TO 35 KNOTS
  WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER WEST ON TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$
970 
WHUS73 KGRB 050319
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
919 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

LMZ541>543-051130-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
919 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER 
  WEST ON TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...9 TO 13 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET BY TUESDAY 
  MORNING. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-051130-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
919 PM CST MON DEC 4 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS
  AFTER MIDNIGHT CONTINUING THROUGH TUESDAY. WINDS WILL VEER WEST
  ON TUESDAY. 

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$
843 
WHUS73 KGRB 050939
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
339 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

LMZ541>543-051745-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
339 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.
 
* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT. 
  WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-051745-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
339 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS. 

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AK
124 
WHUS73 KGRB 051615
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1015 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

LMZ541>543-060015-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1015 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-060015-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
1015 AM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 35 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET 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.

&&

$$
139 
WHUS73 KGRB 052030
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
230 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

LMZ541>543-060430-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
230 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-060430-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
230 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS73 KGRB 060304
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
904 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

LMZ541>543-061115-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
904 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-060600-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
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-
904 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 30 KNOTS. GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS
  DECREASING TO 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$
662 
WHUS73 KGRB 060557
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1157 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

LMZ521-522-061400-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.171206T0600Z-171207T1200Z/
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-
1157 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 

* WAVES...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

LMZ541>543-061200-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
1157 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 
  KNOTS.

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

AK
363 
WHUS73 KGRB 060852
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
252 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

LMZ541>543-061200-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
252 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS WITH GALE FORCE GUSTS TO AROUND 40 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET. WAVES HIGHER TOWARD THE OPEN WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-061215-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-171207T1200Z/
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-
252 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO 30 KNOTS...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

AK
030 
WHUS73 KGRB 061149
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
549 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

LMZ541>543-062000-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171206T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.171206T1200Z-171207T1200Z/
ROCK ISLAND PASSAGE TO STURGEON BAY WI-
STURGEON BAY TO TWO RIVERS WI-TWO RIVERS TO SHEBOYGAN WI-
549 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREEN BAY HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.
  THESE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWEST TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-062000-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-171207T1200Z/
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-
549 AM CST WED DEC 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS. THESE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO TURN
  NORTHWEST TONIGHT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 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.

&&

$$

AK

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 Dec 3, 2:18 PM CST, 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 3, 2:18 PM CST, 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
218 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

Forecast discussion for routine afternoon forecast issuance

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 218 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

Warm and becoming windy with periods of rain tonight through
Monday, very windy Monday night, then much colder for the rest of
the week.

Amplification of the large scale flow is now underway. During the
next several days, a sharp ridge will build along the West Coast,
forcing a deep trough near 90W. This round of amplification should
peak by the start of the weekend. Though perhaps losing a little
amplitude thereafter, the high amplitude pattern is likely to
persist for at least an additional week.

Temperatures will remain 20-25 F degrees above normal through
tomorrow, then drop back to 5 to 10 F degrees below normal by
mid-week. The below normal temperatures will linger for the
remainder of the forecast period, and quite possibly to the middle
of the month. The bulk of the precipitation will occur as a
strong cyclone crosses the region the next couple days. The system
will access Gulf moisture and should be a pretty good
precipitation producer. But having the dry slot drive right
through the forecast area will temper amounts. Once that system
departs, there are likely to be several additional light
precipitation events as shortwaves rotate through the deep eastern
North America upper trough. It's reasonable to expect that most
of the area to end up with near or slightly above normal
precipitation amounts for the period.
&&

.SHORT TERM...Tonight and Monday
Issued at 218 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

The latest RAP analysis and satellite/radar imagery show flattened
ridging across the western Great Lakes early this afternoon, ahead
of a deep trough digging over the western conus. The jet stream is
already spreading a thick layer of mid and high clouds across the
northern Mississippi Valley ahead of this trough. With broad
southerly winds developing across the Plains, the leading edge
of Gulf moisture is lifting north into northern Missouri. As the
deep trough and associated strengthening surface low move east,
forecast concerns revolve around precip trends, chances for
thunderstorms, and strong winds on the Bay and Lake.

Tonight...Low pressure will emerge from the Rockies and move east
across South Dakota/Nebraska. Ahead of the low, mid and high
clouds are anticipated to lower some, while Gulf moisture surges
northeast across the area during the late evening and overnight
hours. The latest guidance and progged soundings suggest that
precip may start out as a drizzle over north-central WI late in
the evening, before increasing saturation depth changes precip to
rain showers overnight. Showers to become more widespread
overnight, with elevated instability increasing late, and think
there could be a small chance of a thunderstorm over central WI
and the southern Fox Valley after 3 am. Temps are expected to
remain relatively steady this evening, and then rise overnight.

Monday...The low pressure system will strengthen as it swings
northeast towards western Lake Superior. With elevated instability
increasing up to 500 j/kg and pwats above 1 inch, expect showers
and a few thunderstorms to remain widespread during the morning,
particularly over northern WI. The mid-level dry slot then lifts
into the area during the afternoon, which supports ending of the
heavier shower activity, but plenty of low level moisture should
maintain a light shower/drizzle scenario. It will become warm and
windy, with some gusts between 30 to 40 mph possible over the Fox
Valley and Lakeshore. Highs ranging from the low to mid 50s.

.LONG TERM...Monday Night Through Sunday
Issued at 218 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

An intense cyclone will track from the western tip of Lake
Superior early Monday evening, to central Ontario by mid-day
Tuesday. A cold front wrapping around the system will surge across
the area early Tuesday evening. Timing of the FROPA is now
forecast to occur a little more quickly than the models indicated
yesterday. Regardless, the main impact will be wind. Expect a
surge of 45-55 mph wind gusts along and immediately behind the
front. This could result in some downed trees and power lines,
especially across the north where coniferous trees are more
prevalent. Will continue to highlight potential wind impacts in
the HWO.

Although there are still some model differences with the track of
the cyclone, the consensus is now that the track will be far
enough west and the movement of the system quick enough that the
cusp of the comma head will lift through to the west of the
forecast area rather than pivot back into north-central Wisconsin.
That will limit the snow potential across the north. But even
just an inch of snow could make for difficult travel conditions
across the north Tuesday given the wind.

Though timing remains elusive, there will likely be additional
light precipitation episodes during the remainder of the period as
shortwaves rotate through the long-wave trough entrenched across
the region. Temperatures will be cold enough for snow, and a light
snow cover could gradually begin to become established across the
region. Temperatures, especially at night, may require downward
adjustment in future forecasts if a snowcover becomes established.
&&

.AVIATION...for 18Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 1044 AM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

VFR conditions to continue today with increasing mid to high
level clouds ahead of developing low pressure system approaching
from the west. Conditions expected to deteriorate late tonight
into Monday morning as cigs lower to mvfr/ifr levels and rain
becomes widespread. Cannot rule out a few rumbles of thunder
tomorrow morning as well, but not confident to include in the tafs
at this time. LLWS conditions also expected to develop later
tonight.
&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 218 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

A deepening low pressure system is expected to track across the
northern Great Lakes region later tonight through Tuesday. South
winds will be on the increase late tonight into Monday with gale
force gusts starting on Monday morning on Lake Michigan. Then
subsidence in the dry slot Monday night will produce westerly gale
gusts with the potential of storm force winds toward the open
waters. These conditions will persist into Tuesday before
gradually tapering off.
&&

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

SYNOPSIS.......Skowronski
SHORT TERM.....MPC
LONG TERM......Skowronski
AVIATION.......MPC
MARINE.........MPC
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 3, 2:15 PM CST, 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
215 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-041200-
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-
215 PM CST Sun Dec 3 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...Monday through Sunday

Increasing south winds Monday may include gusts from 30 to 40 mph
Monday afternoon. Then a surge of west winds with gusts of 40 to
55 mph is expected to sweep across the area Monday night. Wind
gusts between 30 and 40 mph, locally higher, will continue on
Tuesday. The winds could result in some downing of trees and power
lines, which could cause power outages.

Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop across north-
central Wisconsin late Monday night or Tuesday as rain showers
change to snow. Although only an inch or so of snow is expected,
it will likely result in hazardous travel conditions when combined
with the strong winds. Only minor snow totals are expected across
the rest of the area, but slippery spots could still develop if
water freezes on roadways.

There is also a slight chance for thunderstorms across parts of
central and east-central Wisconsin Monday afternoon and early
Monday evening. Severe storms are not expected, however a few
storms may contain gusty winds.

Hazardous travel conditions could develop at times in the Lake
Superior snowbelt during the remainder of the week due to periods
of lake-effect snow showers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.

LMZ521-522-541>543-041200-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
215 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The probability of widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Gale force gusts from the south are likely on Lake Michigan Monday.
West gales are likely on the lake and bay Monday night into
Tuesday in the wake of a strong cold front crossing the region.

MPC/Skowronski

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 3, 3:32 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB26 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Wisconsin, 2017Every gale warning in 2017

Sources

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