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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Green Bay, WI

October 23, 201721 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2017, 2:33 PM CDT for 21 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Oct 24, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2017, 2:33 PM CDT (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2017, 2:54 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI
All 21 counties

Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Outagamie County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Winnebago County, WI, Wood County, WI

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 69 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2017-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2017-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -49 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1234 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

404 
WWUS73 KGRB 231933
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
233 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-240300-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WI.Y.0006.171024T1200Z-171025T0000Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, 
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, 
Clintonville, Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, 
Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, 
Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet,
Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
233 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds are forecast to steadily increase tonight and
  gust as high as 30 mph by daybreak. Wind speeds will
  occasionally reach advisory criteria Tuesday morning and
  continue through Tuesday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph with
  occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will get blown about. Smaller trees
  could see limbs blown down. High profile vehicles will be
  buffeted by the gusty winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph and gusts to 45 mph 
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

WIZ022-240300-
/O.CON.KGRB.HW.A.0001.171024T1100Z-171025T0500Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
233 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING OF THE HIGH WINDS...Strong northwest winds will develop 
  late tonight and continue through Tuesday. 

* WIND SPEEDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected. A 
  few gusts to 60 mph are possible, mainly along the shore of the 
  bay. 

* WIND IMPACTS...Wind gusts will likely result in power outages. 
  Driving high profile vehicles will also be difficult. 
  Unsecured outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn 
  furniture may be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous 
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph and/or gusts 
to 60 mph may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

AK
4 follow-up statements
825 
WWUS73 KGRB 240241
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
941 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-241045-
/O.CON.KGRB.WI.Y.0006.171024T1200Z-171025T0000Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, 
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, 
Clintonville, Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, 
Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, 
Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet,
Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
941 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds are forecast to steadily increase overnight and 
  gust as high as 30 mph by daybreak. Wind speeds will 
  occasionally reach advisory criteria Tuesday morning and 
  continue through Tuesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph with 
  occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will get blown about. Smaller trees
  could see limbs blown down. High profile vehicles will be
  buffeted by the gusty winds. Crosswinds could affect some
  airports.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph and gusts to 45 mph
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ022-241045-
/O.CON.KGRB.HW.A.0001.171024T1100Z-171025T0500Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
941 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING OF THE HIGH WINDS...Strong northwest winds will develop 
  late tonight and continue through Tuesday. 

* WIND SPEEDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected. A 
  few gusts to 60 mph are possible, mainly along the shore of 
  the bay. 

* WIND IMPACTS...Wind gusts will likely result in power outages. 
  Driving high profile vehicles will also be difficult. 
  Unsecured outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn 
  furniture may be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph and/or gusts
to 60 mph may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
268 
WWUS73 KGRB 240829
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
329 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

WIZ022-241700-
/O.UPG.KGRB.HW.A.0001.171024T1100Z-171025T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.W.0001.171024T1100Z-171025T0500Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
329 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
CDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM this morning to midnight
CDT tonight. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING OF THE HIGH WINDS...Strong northwest winds will intensify
  this morning and continue into this evening. 

* WIND SPEEDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected. A
  few gusts to 60 mph are possible, mainly along the northern
  shore of the Bay of Green Bay and Washington Island. 

* WIND IMPACTS...Wind gusts will likely result in power outages. 
  Driving high profile vehicles will also be difficult. 
  Unsecured outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn 
  furniture may be blown around.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected.
The latest Wisconsin road conditions can be obtained by calling 
511. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts near 60 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Tree branches and power 
lines can come down in winds these strong. High profile vehicles 
will be difficult to drive in these conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-241700-
/O.CON.KGRB.WI.Y.0006.171024T1200Z-171025T0000Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, 
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, 
Clintonville, Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, 
Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, 
Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet,
Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
329 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds are forecast to increase steadily this morning
  and continue this afternoon before subsiding by evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with
  occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will get blown about. Smaller trees 
  could see limbs blown down. High profile vehicles will be 
  buffeted by the gusty winds. Crosswinds could affect some 
  airports. Isolated power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph and gusts to 45 mph
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
163 
WWUS73 KGRB 241647
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1147 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

WIZ022-242030-
/O.CON.KGRB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171025T0500Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
1147 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* TIMING OF THE HIGH WINDS...Strong northwest winds will continue
  this afternoon into this evening.  

* WIND SPEEDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected. A 
  few gusts to 60 mph are possible, mainly along the northern 
  shore of the Bay of Green Bay and Washington Island. 

* WIND IMPACTS...Wind gusts will likely result in sporadic power
  outages. Driving high-profile vehicles will also be difficult. 
  Unsecured outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn 
  furniture may be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is
expected. The latest Wisconsin road conditions can be obtained by
calling 511. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
near 60 mph or more can lead to property damage. Tree branches
and power lines can come down in winds these strong. High-profile
vehicles will be difficult to drive in these conditions.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-242030-
/O.CON.KGRB.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171025T0000Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, 
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, 
Clintonville, Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, 
Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, 
Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet,
Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
1147 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will continue this afternoon
  before subsiding by evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts 
  of 40 to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will get blown about. Smaller trees
  could see limbs blown down. High-profile vehicles will be 
  buffeted by the gusty winds. Crosswinds could affect some 
  airports. Isolated power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph and gusts to 45 mph
are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AK
931 
WWUS73 KGRB 241954
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
254 PM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

WIZ022-250400-
/O.CAN.KGRB.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171025T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.WI.Y.0007.171024T1954Z-171025T0900Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
254 PM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. The High
Wind Warning has been cancelled. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will continue into this evening
  before gradually diminishing overnight.

* WINDS..Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected. A few 
  gusts to 50 mph are possible, mainly along the northern shore of
  the Bay of Green Bay and Washington Island. 

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will likely result in sporadic power 
  outages. Driving high-profile vehicles will also be difficult. 
  Unsecured outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn 
  furniture may be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of at least 45 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-242100-
/O.CAN.KGRB.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171025T0000Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, 
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, 
Clintonville, Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, 
Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, 
Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet,
Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
254 PM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Blustery conditions can be expected into the early evening hours
before winds begin to diminish. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph will persist, however these winds speeds
are below advisory criteria , therefore the wind advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

AK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 11:12 PM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee and 12 more11 hr
Oct 23, 3:52 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchGRBDoor24 hr
Oct 23, 4:10 AM CDTGale WarningGRB48 hr

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.