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Gale Warning 12, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 1, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 1, 2021, 3:05 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2021, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 1, 2021, 3:05 PM CST (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 2, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted.

423 
WHUS73 KGRB 012105
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
305 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

LMZ521-541-020515-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211202T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0012.211202T1000Z-211202T1600Z/
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-
305 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM CST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...small craft conditions will continue into
  Thursday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-020515-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
305 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt veering northwest on Thursday. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan, and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
489 
WHUS73 KGRB 020319
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
919 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

LMZ521-541-021130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211202T1000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0012.211202T1000Z-211202T1600Z/
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-
919 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds to 30 kt
  with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west to southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM CST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...small craft conditions will continue into
  Thursday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-021130-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
919 PM CST Wed Dec 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt veering northwest on Thursday. Waves 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan, and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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
824 
WHUS73 KGRB 021004
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
404 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

LMZ521-541-021600-
/O.EXP.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211202T1000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211202T1600Z/
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-
404 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West to Northwest wind to 30 kts with gale force gusts 
  around 35 kts. Waves of 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Once the Gale Warning expires, a Small
  Craft Advisory will be necessary for the late morning and 
  afternoon hours.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-021800-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
404 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to Northwest wind 15 to 25 kts. A few gale force
  gusts around 35 kts possible this morning. Waves of 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan, and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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
500 
WHUS73 KGRB 021602
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1002 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

LMZ521-541-030000-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211202T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
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-
1002 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kts and waves 1 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay, and Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-030000-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
1002 AM CST Thu Dec 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan, and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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
Nov 30, 8:47 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB45 hr

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Sources

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