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Frost Advisory 1, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this frost advisory at May 4, 2021, 3:20 AM CDT for 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at May 5, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 4, 2021, 3:20 AM CDT (08:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 5, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
Counties Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Wood County, WI
The radar
The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:20 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
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 78 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 509 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
491 WWUS73 KGRB 040820 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 320 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-041630- /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 320 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Menominee, Marathon, Shawano, Wood, Portage, Waupaca and Waushara Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold. If possible, move plants into a garage or shed. If that is not possible, cover the plants with a cloth. && $$ WIZ073-074-041630- /O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 320 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 away from the Bay of Green Bay will result in frost formation inland from the Bay. * WHERE...Southern Marinette County and Southern Oconto County Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold. If possible, move plants into a garage or shed. If that is not possible, cover the plants with a cloth. && $$ Skowronski
5 follow-up statements
249 WWUS73 KGRB 041709 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1209 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-050115- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 1209 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Waushara, Shawano, Marathon, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca and Portage Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ WIZ073-074-050115- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 1209 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Southern Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
371 WWUS73 KGRB 050109 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 809 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-051000- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 809 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Waushara, Shawano, Marathon, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca and Portage Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ WIZ073-074-051000- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.210505T0500Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 809 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation, especially inland from the bay. * WHERE...Southern Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Kieckbusch
302 WWUS73 KGRB 050503 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1203 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 1203 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Waushara, Shawano, Marathon, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca and Portage Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ WIZ073-074-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 1203 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation, especially inland from the bay. * WHERE...Southern Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ JS
944 WWUS73 KGRB 050830 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 330 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 330 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Waushara, Shawano, Marathon, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca and Portage Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Condition tonight will not be as favorable for frost formation as they were early this morning because clouds and precipitation are expected overnight. If the clouds and precipitation exit the area before daybreak Thursday, frost could again develop. Locations north and west of Wausau will be most susceptible to having this happen. A decision on whether or not another frost advisory will be necessary for early Thursday morning will be made later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until late morning. && $$ WIZ073-074-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 330 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation inland from the Bay. * WHERE...Southern Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Condition tonight will not be as favorable for frost formation as they were early this morning because clouds and precipitation are expected overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until late morning. && $$ Skowronski
696 WWUS73 KGRB 051058 NPWGRB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 558 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 WIZ020-030-031-035>037-045-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Menominee-Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara- Including the cities of Keshena, Neopit, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Redgranite, and Wautoma 558 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Waushara, Shawano, Marathon, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca and Portage Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Condition tonight will not be as favorable for frost formation as they were Tuesday night because clouds and precipitation are expected overnight. If the clouds and precipitation exit the area before daybreak Thursday, frost could again develop. Locations north and west of Wausau will be most susceptible to having this happen. A decision on whether or not another frost advisory will be necessary for early Thursday morning will be made later today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until late morning. && $$ WIZ073-074-051400- /O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T1400Z/ Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County- Including the cities of Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee 558 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation inland from the Bay. * WHERE...Southern Oconto County and Southern Marinette County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could injure or kill cold-sensitive vegetation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Condition tonight will not be as favorable for frost formation as they were Tuesday night because clouds and precipitation are expected overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until late morning. && $$ Skowronski
The office that day
Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 3:22 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRB | 13 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.