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Gale Watch 9, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 13, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this gale watch at Dec 13, 2021, 3:46 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 3:46 PM CST (21:46 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 8:48 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

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812 
WHUS73 KGRB 132146
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
346 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

LMZ541>543-140600-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
346 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  and waves 7 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-140600-
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
346 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with gusts up to 45 kt and
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
126 
WHUS73 KGRB 140250
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
850 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

LMZ541>543-141100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
850 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt 
  with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt 
  and waves 7 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Tuesday to 6 PM 
  CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-141100-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
850 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
614 
WHUS73 KGRB 141011
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
411 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ541>543-141815-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.211214T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
411 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kts
  with gusts up to 30 kts and waves building to 6 to 10 ft
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 kts with
  gusts up to 45 kts and waves building to 11 to 15 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 
  6 PM CST Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening 
  through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-141815-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
411 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kts with gusts up to 45 kts and
  waves 4 to 7 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
Kieckbusch
645 
WHUS73 KGRB 141538
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
938 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ541>543-142345-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
938 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  knots, becoming south tonight, and waves building to 6 to 9 feet
  this afternoon and tonight. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds
  25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots, becoming west on
  Thursday, and waves 9 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-142345-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
938 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots,
  becoming west on Thursday, and waves 3 to 6 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Hykin
418 
WHUS73 KGRB 142112
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
312 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ541>543-150400-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
312 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  knots, becoming south tonight, and waves building to 6 to 9 feet
  tonight. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with
  gusts up to 45 knots, becoming west on Thursday, and waves 10 
  to 16 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-150400-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
312 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots,
  becoming west on Thursday, and waves 4 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

AK
284 
WHUS73 KGRB 150248
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
848 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

LMZ541>543-151100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
848 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm Watch,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 10
  to 16 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-151100-
/O.CAN.KGRB.GL.A.0009.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.SR.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
848 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
  waves 4 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.

&&

$$

AK

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