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Gale Warning 5, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 29, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale warning at Mar 29, 2021, 3:40 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2021, 3:40 AM CDT (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

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162 
WHUS73 KGRB 290840
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
340 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ521-291645-
/O.UPG.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0005.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
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-
340 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 30 kts with gale force gusts to
  around 40 kts and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds and waves are expected to
  be near Death's Door.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ541-291645-
/O.UPG.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210329T1500Z-210331T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0005.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
340 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 30 kts with gale force gusts to
  around 40 kts and waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds and waves are expected to
  be near Death's Door.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-291645-
/O.UPG.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210329T1500Z-210331T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0005.210329T1500Z-210330T0500Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
340 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 20 to 30 kts with gale force 
  gusts to around 40 kts and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-291645-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
340 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds increasing to 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 
  30 kts and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Kurimski
5 follow-up statements
786 
WHUS73 KGRB 291537
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1037 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ542-543-292345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T0500Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
1037 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around 40
  kts and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-541-292345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
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-
1037 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around 40
  kts and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-292345-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
1037 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kts with a few gusts up to 35 kts 
  and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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
201 
WHUS73 KGRB 291956
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
256 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ542-543-300400-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T0500Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
256 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around 
  40 kts and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-541-300400-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
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-
256 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around 
  40 kts and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-300400-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
256 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kts with a few gusts up to 35 kts 
  and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
561 
WHUS73 KGRB 300250
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
950 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

LMZ521-301100-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
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-
950 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kts early 
  and waves 3 to 6 ft. Winds veering SW late.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-301100-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210331T0300Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
950 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kts early 
  and waves 6 to 9 ft...subsiding to 4 to 7 ft Tuesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ541-301100-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
950 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with gale force gusts to around 35
  kts and waves 8 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-301100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
950 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kts. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
042 
WHUS73 KGRB 300849
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
349 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

LMZ541-301700-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210330T1200Z-210331T0300Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
349 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds with gale force gusts around 35 kts early
  this morning, gradually veering southwest and then west at 15 
  to 25 kts with some gusts around 30 kts. Waves 7 to 11 ft, 
  gradually subsiding.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-301700-
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210331T0300Z/
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-
349 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds with a few gale force gusts around 35 kts
  early this morning, gradually veering southwest and then west at
  15 to 25 kts with some gusts around 30 kts. Waves 4 to 7 ft, 
  gradually subsiding.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-301700-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210331T0300Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
349 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts around 30 kts,
  gradually veering southwest and then west. Waves 6 to 10 ft, 
  gradually subsiding.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Sturgeon Bay to 
  Sheboygan.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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
814 
WHUS73 KGRB 301142
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
642 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

LMZ541-301945-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.210330T1200Z-210331T0300Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
642 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts around
  35 kts early this morning, veering southwest and then west at 15
  to 25 kts with some gusts around 30 kts. Waves 7 to 11 ft and
  gradually gradually subsiding.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT 
  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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-542-543-301945-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-210331T0300Z/
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-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
642 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds to 30 kts early this morning, veering 
  southwest and then west at 15 to 25 kts with some gusts around 
  30 kts. Waves on the lake 6 to 10 ft and gradually subsiding. 
  Waves on the bay 4 to 7 ft and gradually subsiding.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 8:50 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB55 hr
Mar 29, 3:45 AM CDTWind AdvisoryGRBDoor, Marathon, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and 1 more15 hr

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Sources

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