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Freeze Warning 4, NWS Green Bay, WI

May 10, 202115 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this freeze warning at May 10, 2021, 1:54 PM CDT for 15 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at May 10, 2021, 11:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 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
May 10, 2021, 1:54 PM CDT (18:54 UTC)
In effect from
May 10, 2021, 11:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 11, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 356 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-05-10Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-05-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -14 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1672 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

880 
WWUS73 KGRB 101854
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
154 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-045-073-074-110300-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FZ.W.0004.210511T0400Z-210511T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-Southern Marinette County-Southern
Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, Wautoma, and Wausaukee
154 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures and widespread frost.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other 
  sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-110300-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0004.210511T0500Z-210511T1300Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Green Bay, Brillion, Menasha, Neenah, Two
Rivers, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, Chilton, Oshkosh, New Holstein,
Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Luxemburg, and Appleton
154 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures near freezing and widespread frost. 

* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee and 
  Outagamie Counties.

* WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other 
  sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay
3 follow-up statements
965 
WWUS73 KGRB 110252
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
952 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-045-073-074-111100-
/O.CON.KGRB.FZ.W.0004.210511T0400Z-210511T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-Southern Marinette County-Southern
Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, Wautoma, and Wausaukee
952 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-111100-
/O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0004.210511T0500Z-210511T1300Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Green Bay, Brillion, Menasha, Neenah, Two
Rivers, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, Chilton, Oshkosh, New Holstein,
Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Luxemburg, and Appleton
952 PM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee and 
  Outagamie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive 
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

RDM
608 
WWUS73 KGRB 111008
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
508 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-045-073-074-111300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210511T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-Southern Marinette County-Southern
Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, Wautoma, and Wausaukee
508 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures and widespread frost.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other 
  sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-111300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210511T1300Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Green Bay, Brillion, Menasha, Neenah, Two
Rivers, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, Chilton, Oshkosh, New Holstein,
Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Luxemburg, and Appleton
508 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures near freezing and widespread frost. 

* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee and 
  Outagamie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other 
  sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Cooley
328 
WWUS73 KGRB 111251
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
751 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-035>037-045-073-074-111400-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210511T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-
Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-Southern Marinette County-Southern
Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, New London, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, High Falls Reservoir, Eagle
River, Crivitz, Clintonville, Townsend, Waupaca, Marshfield,
Lakewood, Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little
Suamico, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander,
Tomahawk, Crandon, Plover, Redgranite, Commonwealth, Peshtigo,
Merrill, Brookside, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano,
Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, Wautoma, and Wausaukee
751 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Freezing temperatures are likely again tonight. Be sure to 
monitor later forecasts today for the likely issuance of a Frost 
Advisory or Freeze Warning.

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-111400-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210511T1300Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Green Bay, Brillion, Menasha, Neenah, Two
Rivers, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, Chilton, Oshkosh, New Holstein,
Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Luxemburg, and Appleton
751 AM CDT Tue May 11 2021

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Freezing temperatures and frost are likely again tonight. Be sure
to monitor later forecasts today for the likely issuance of a 
Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning.

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kurimski

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 10, 1:54 PM CDTFrost AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie and 1 more18 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.