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Frost Advisory 3, NWS Green Bay, WI

May 9, 202111 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this frost advisory at May 9, 2021, 2:41 PM CDT for 11 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at May 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 9, 2021, 2:41 PM CDT (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
May 10, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 10, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Door County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI, Outagamie County, WI, Portage County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Winnebago County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 35 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 2021-05-09Temperature 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 2021-05-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -31 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
1852 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

906 
WWUS73 KGRB 091941
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
241 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-100345-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.210510T0500Z-210510T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-
Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Eagle River, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood,
Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little Suamico,
Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander, Tomahawk,
Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo, Merrill,
Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and Wausaukee
241 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. 

&&

$$

WIZ022-035>040-045-048>050-100345-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.210510T0500Z-210510T1300Z/
Door-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-
Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Brillion, New London, Clintonville,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Neenah, Manitowoc, Fish Creek,
Chilton, Luxemburg, Waupaca, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Redgranite,
Plover, Menasha, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, New
Holstein, Wautoma, Sister Bay, and Kewaunee
241 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Cold temperatures near freezing and widespread frost. 

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

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

* 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
3 follow-up statements
704 
WWUS73 KGRB 100320
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1020 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-031-073-074-101130-
/O.CON.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.210510T0500Z-210510T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-
Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Keshena, Mountain, Antigo,
Neopit, Harmony, Eagle River, Crivitz, Townsend, Lakewood,
Wausau, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora, Oconto, Little Suamico,
Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Loomis, Rhinelander, Tomahawk,
Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Commonwealth, Peshtigo, Merrill,
Brookside, Shawano, Sobieski, Niagara, Pensaukee, and Wausaukee
1020 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures from 25 to 32 are expected. The 
  coldest temperatures will be in the Northwoods region.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-035>040-045-048>050-101130-
/O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.210510T0500Z-210510T1300Z/
Door-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-
Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Including the cities of Brillion, New London, Clintonville,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Marshfield, Neenah, Manitowoc, Fish Creek,
Chilton, Luxemburg, Waupaca, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Redgranite,
Plover, Menasha, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, New
Holstein, Wautoma, Sister Bay, and Kewaunee
1020 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 will result in frost formation. 

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Monday.

* 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
106 
WWUS73 KGRB 100902
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

WIZ037>040-045-048>050-101015-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-Calumet-
Manitowoc-
Including the cities of New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, 
Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma, 
Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein, 
Manitowoc, and Two Rivers
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Lingering clouds and scattered sprinkles and showers make frost 
formation unlikely this morning. As a result, the Frost Advisory 
has been cancelled.

The potential for frost and even some freezing temperatures will
be much greater tonight. Be sure to monitor later forecasts today
for the likely issuance of a Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning.

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-073-101300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-
Southern Marinette 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, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, 
Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, and Middle Inlet
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Northern Marinette County, Florence,
  Forest, Oneida, Southern Marinette County, Menominee, Northern 
  Oconto County and Vilas Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost and freezing temperatures could severely injure
  or kill cold-sensitive plants.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures are expected again
  tonight, leading to another round of frost and freezing 
  conditions. Be sure to monitor later forecasts for the issuance 
  of a Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until
late morning. Plan on protecting them again to night to ensure
their survival.

&&

$$

WIZ030-031-074-101300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Marathon-Shawano-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Wausau, Shawano, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures near freezing possible.

* WHERE...Shawano, Marathon and Southern Oconto County Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Cold temperatures could injure cold-sensitive plants.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clouds limited the temperature drop
  overnight. Although widespread freezing conditions are now
  unlikely, temperatures may still drop close to freezing at a few
  locations around daybreak.

  The potential for freezing temperatures and frost will be much 
  greater tonight. Be sure to monitor later forecasts for the 
  issuance of a Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until
late morning. Plan on protecting them again to night to ensure
their survival.

&&

$$

WIZ035-036-101300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, 
Stevens Point, and Plover
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures may still be cold enough to allow for patchy
  frost formation. 

* WHERE...Wood and Portage Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost could injure cold-sensitive plants.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clouds limited the temperature drop
  overnight. Although widespread frost is now unlikely, patchy
  frost could still develop by daybreak.

  The potential for freezing temperatures and frost will be much 
  greater tonight. Be sure to monitor later forecasts for the 
  issuance of a Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until
late morning. Plan on protecting them again to night to ensure
their survival.

&&

$$

WIZ022-101300-
/O.CON.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
402 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Temperatures may still be cold enough to allow for patchy
  frost formation. 

* WHERE...Door County, mainly north of Sturgeon Bay.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost could injure cold-sensitive plants.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Clouds and wind limited the temperature
  drop overnight. Although a widespread frost is now unlikely, 
  temperatures may still drop close to freezing at a few locations
  around daybreak.

  The potential for freezing temperatures and frost will be much 
  greater tonight. Be sure to monitor later forecasts for the 
  issuance of a Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tender plants should not be uncovered or placed back outside until
late morning. Plan on protecting them again to night to ensure
their survival.

&&

$$

Skowronski
519 
WWUS73 KGRB 101244
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
744 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-073-101345-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-
Southern Marinette 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, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, 
Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, and Middle Inlet
744 AM CDT Mon May 10 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.

$$

WIZ030-031-074-101345-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Marathon-Shawano-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Wausau, Shawano, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
744 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

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

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

$$

WIZ035-036-101345-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, 
Stevens Point, and Plover
744 AM CDT Mon May 10 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.

$$

WIZ022-101345-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210510T1300Z/
Door-
Including the cities of Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay
744 AM CDT Mon May 10 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.

$$

Skowronski

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 9, 2:41 PM CDTFreeze WarningGRBFlorence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette and 5 more17 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.