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Gale Watch 2, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 17, 2021

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 2:18 PM CDTWind AdvisoryGRBBrown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc29 hr
Mar 17, 3:18 PM CDTGale WarningGRB28 hr
Mar 17, 3:18 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB36 hr

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Sources

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