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Gale Watch 2, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale watch at Mar 17, 2021, 3:22 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 17, 2021, 3:22 AM CDT (08:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 17, 2021, 3:18 PM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
The text
As transmitted.
806 WHUS73 KGRB 170822 MWWGRB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 322 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 LMZ541>543-171630- /O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/ Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI- Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI- 322 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gale force gusts over 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
2 follow-up statements
000 WHUS73 KGRB 171546 MWWGRB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1046 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 LMZ541>543-180000- /O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/ Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI- Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI- 1046 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gale force gusts over 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. && $$
802 WHUS73 KGRB 172018 MWWGRB URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 LMZ541>543-180430- /O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0000Z/ Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI- Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI- 318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots after midnight. Waves building to 4 to 6 feet after midnight, then building to 6 to 9 feet Thursday morning. * WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ LMZ521-522-180430- /O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/ Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI- Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI- 318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots Thursday morning. Waves building to 3 to 5 feet Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moving and shifting ice could cause additional hazards to mariners. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Hykin
The office that day
Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2:18 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | GRB | Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc | 29 hr |
| Mar 17, 3:18 PM CDT | Gale Warning | GRB | 28 hr | |
| Mar 17, 3:18 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRB | 36 hr |
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