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Gale Warning 1, NWS Green Bay, WI

January 19, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Jan 19, 2021, 2:03 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 19, 2021, 2:03 PM CST (20:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 20, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 20, 2021, 9:09 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

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570 
WHUS73 KGRB 192003
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
203 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ521-541-200415-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0001.210120T2100Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
203 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 
  5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...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 and Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-200415-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.210120T1800Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
203 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 3 
  to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little 
  Sturgeon Bay WI, Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI and Two Rivers 
  to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
582 
WHUS73 KGRB 200312
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
912 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

LMZ521-541-201115-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
912 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest gales to 35 knots with gale force gusts to
  around 45 knots. Waves 6 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...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. Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Rock Island Passage
  to Sturgeon Bay WI.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-201115-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.210120T1800Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
912 PM CST Tue Jan 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots. A few gale force gusts to 35
  knots possible. Waves to 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little
  Sturgeon Bay WI. Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon
  Bay to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS73 KGRB 201011
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
411 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

LMZ521-541-201800-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
411 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to 40
  kts. Waves of 4 to 7 ft on the bay and 8 to 12 ft on the lake.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay from Rock Island
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-201800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.210120T1800Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
411 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts 
  around 35 kts. Waves of 3 to 5 ft on the bay and 7 to 10 ft on 
  the lake.

* WHERE...Bay of Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little
  Sturgeon Bay WI. Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

JS
106 
WHUS73 KGRB 201633
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1033 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

LMZ521-541-210045-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
1033 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to 40 
  kts. Waves of 4 to 7 ft on the bay and 7 to 12 ft on the lake.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay from Rock Island
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-210045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.210120T1800Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
1033 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts
  around 35 kts. Waves of 2 to 5 ft on ice free areas of the bay
  and 5 to 9 ft on the lake.

* WHERE...Bay of Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little
  Sturgeon Bay WI. Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Bersch
433 
WHUS73 KGRB 202123
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
323 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

LMZ521-541-210530-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
323 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest wind to 30 knots veering west in the evening. 
  Gale force gusts to 45 kts in the evening. Waves 6 to 10 ft 
  subsiding to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. 

* WHERE...Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay from Rock Island
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-210530-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
323 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest wind to 30 knots veering west in the evening. A
  few gale force gusts to 35 knots. Waves 6 to 10 on the lake and
  waves 3 to 5 feet on the bay.

* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little
  Sturgeon Bay WI. Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon
  Bay to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
386 
WHUS73 KGRB 202247
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
447 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

LMZ522-542-543-210700-
/O.UPG.KGRB.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210122T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0004.210121T0600Z-210122T0600Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
447 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest wind to 30 knots veering west in the evening.
  Gale force gusts to 40 knots. Waves 6 to 10 feet on the lake and
  waves 3 to 5 feet on the bay. 

* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little
  Sturgeon Bay WI. Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon
  Bay to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight 
  CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ521-541-210700-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0004.210121T0600Z-210122T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
447 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest wind to 30 knots veering west in the evening.
  Gale force gusts to 45 knots in the evening. Waves 6 to 10 feet
  subsiding to 5 to 8 feet after midnight. 

* WHERE...Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay from Rock Island
  Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight 
  CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
338 
WHUS73 KGRB 210309
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
909 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-211115-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0004.210121T0309Z-210122T0600Z/
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-
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
909 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West wind to 15 to 25 kts. Gusts to 30 kts. Waves 6 to 10
  ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft on the lake. Waves 4 to 7 ft subsiding
  to 3 to 5 ft on the bay. 

* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island
  Passage. Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Rock Island Passage
  to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 19, 2:03 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB27 hr

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