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Gale Warning 13, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 5, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Dec 5, 2021, 4:05 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 4:05 AM CST (10:05 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

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525 
WHUS73 KGRB 051005
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
405 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-051815-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0007.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0013.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
405 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds gales to 40 kts 
  gradually veering northwest and waves of 3 to 6 ft expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kts with a few 
  gale force gusts around 25 kts and waves of 6 to 10 ft on the 
  lake and 4 to 6 ft on the bay.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

JS
8 follow-up statements
317 
WHUS73 KGRB 051621
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1021 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-060030-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1021 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds gales to 40 kts
  gradually veering northwest and waves of 3 to 6 ft expected. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30 kts with a few
  gale force gusts around 35 kts and waves of 6 to 10 ft on the 
  lake and 4 to 6 ft on the bay.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$
395 
WHUS73 KGRB 052042
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
242 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-060400-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
242 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts
  to 45 kts, gradually veering northwest and waves of 3 to 6 ft
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 30
  kts with a few gale force gusts around 35 kts and waves of 6 to
  10 ft on the lake and 4 to 7 ft on the bay.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

AK
622 
WHUS73 KGRB 060310
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
910 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-061100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211206T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.211206T0600Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
910 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts
  to 45 kts, gradually veering northwest and waves of 3 to 6 ft
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds to 20 to
  30 kts with a few gale force gusts around 35 kts and waves of 4
  to 7 ft on the lake and 2 to 5 ft on the bay.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

AK
550 
WHUS73 KGRB 061046
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
446 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-061900-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
446 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kts gradually veering northwest and
  waves of 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

JS
493 
WHUS73 KGRB 061052
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
452 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-061900-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
452 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kts gradually veering northwest and
  waves of 4 to 8 ft expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

JS
219 
WHUS73 KGRB 061629
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1029 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-070000-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
1029 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West gales to 40 kts gradually veering northwest and 
  waves of 4 to 8 ft expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

mpc
506 
WHUS73 KGRB 062053
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
253 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-070000-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
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-
253 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kts with gusts to 35 kts, gradually 
  veering northwest and waves of 3 to 6 ft expected.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AK
521 
WHUS73 KGRB 062354
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
554 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-070600-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-211207T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0095.211207T0000Z-211207T0600Z/
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-
554 PM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 5, 12:44 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBOutagamie, Waupaca14 min
Dec 5, 12:44 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBOutagamie, Waupaca8 hr
Dec 5, 2:03 PM CSTWind AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marathon and 10 more26 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.