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Gale Watch 3, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 27, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale watch at Mar 27, 2021, 3:29 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 3:29 AM CDT (08:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2021, 3:48 PM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

As transmitted.

363 
WHUS73 KGRB 270829
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
329 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LMZ521-541-271630-
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0003.210328T0900Z-210328T2100Z/
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-
329 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts and
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds and waves will be near
  Death's Door.

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.

&&

$$

Kurimski
2 follow-up statements
980 
WHUS73 KGRB 271529
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1029 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LMZ521-541-272330-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0003.210328T0900Z-210328T2100Z/
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-
1029 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kts and
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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 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.

&&

$$

Bersch
556 
WHUS73 KGRB 272048
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
348 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

LMZ521-541-280500-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0003.210328T0900Z-210328T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0025.210328T1000Z-210329T0000Z/
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-
348 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kts
  possible and waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ522-542-543-280500-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0025.210328T1000Z-210329T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
348 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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
Mar 27, 3:48 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB27 hr

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