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Gale Watch 4, NWS Green Bay, WI

November 4, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale watch at Nov 4, 2021, 3:06 AM CDT. It took effect at Nov 5, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Nov 4, 2021, 3:06 AM CDT (08:06 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 5, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Nov 5, 2021, 3:13 AM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

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293 
WHUS73 KGRB 040806
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
306 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-041615-
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
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-
306 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
842 
WHUS73 KGRB 041508
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1008 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-042315-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
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-
1008 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts. 
  Waves building to 4 to 7 ft on the bay and 6 to 10 ft on the 
  lake.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
Eckberg
488 
WHUS73 KGRB 042050
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
350 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-050500-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
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-
350 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts. 
  Waves building to 4 to 7 ft on the bay and 6 to 10 ft on the 
  lake.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
038 
WHUS73 KGRB 050219
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
919 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

LMZ521-522-541>543-051030-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
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-
919 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts. 
  Waves building to 4 to 7 ft on the bay and 6 to 10 ft on the 
  lake.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS73 KGRB 050813
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
313 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

LMZ521-051615-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0009.211105T2100Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0080.211105T1500Z-211105T2100Z/
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-
313 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 
  kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ541>543-051615-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0009.211105T2100Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0080.211105T1500Z-211105T2100Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
313 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island 
  to Sheboygan.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-051615-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0004.211105T1800Z-211106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0080.211105T1500Z-211106T1200Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
313 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. A few
  gale force gusts to 35 kts will be possible this afternoon and
  tonight. Waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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