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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Green Bay, WI

December 14, 202122 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this high wind watch at Dec 14, 2021, 2:21 PM CST for 22 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 2:21 PM CST (20:21 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 3:52 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI
All 22 counties

Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Door County, WI, Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Outagamie County, WI, Portage County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, Waushara County, WI, Winnebago County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 65 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 211 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1125 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
358 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

568 
WWUS73 KGRB 142021
NPWGRB

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

WIZ030-031-035>037-045-150430-
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/
Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-
Including the cities of New London, Plover, Marshfield, Wausau,
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano, Wautoma, Redgranite,
Clintonville, and Waupaca
221 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, Wood, Shawano and Waupaca 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-038>040-048>050-073-074-150430-
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Outagamie-Brown-
Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Brillion, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, Eagle River, Crivitz,
Townsend, Appleton, Lakewood, Neenah, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh,
Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Brookside,
Commonwealth, Peshtigo, Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
221 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Uhlmann
2 follow-up statements
023 
WWUS73 KGRB 150349
NPWGRB

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

WIZ030-031-035>037-045-151200-
/O.CON.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/
Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-
Including the cities of New London, Plover, Marshfield, Wausau,
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano, Wautoma, Redgranite,
Clintonville, and Waupaca
949 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, Wood, Shawano and Waupaca 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-038>040-048>050-073-074-151200-
/O.CON.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Outagamie-Brown-
Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Spread Eagle, Brillion, Keshena,
Mountain, Antigo, Neopit, Harmony, Eagle River, Crivitz,
Townsend, Appleton, Lakewood, Neenah, Lac Du Flambeau, Aurora,
Oconto, Little Suamico, Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg,
Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Green Bay, Loomis, Pensaukee, Oshkosh,
Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Crandon, High Falls Reservoir, Brookside,
Commonwealth, Peshtigo, Merrill, Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay,
Sobieski, Niagara, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc,
Wausaukee, and Kewaunee
949 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast 
  Wisconsin.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kurimski
707 
WWUS73 KGRB 150952
NPWGRB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
352 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

WIZ005-010>013-018>021-151800-
/O.UPG.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.FG.Y.0010.211215T0952Z-211216T0300Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Merrill,
Lakewood, Keshena, Mountain, Rhinelander, Aurora, Antigo, Neopit,
Niagara, Townsend, Crandon, Lac Du Flambeau, Eagle River,
Tomahawk, and Wausaukee
352 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, 
  visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, 
  Menominee, Northern Marinette County and Northern Oconto County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility in fog could 
  make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms will move through the region 
  between 9 pm and midnight, and may produce even stronger wind 
  gusts in localized areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

If driving in fog, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty 
of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

WIZ022-038>040-048>050-073-074-151800-
/O.UPG.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.FG.Y.0010.211215T0952Z-211215T1800Z/
Door-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Winnebago-Calumet-Manitowoc-
Southern Marinette County-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Brillion, Loomis, Harmony, Crivitz,
Oshkosh, Appleton, Neenah, Manitowoc, Oconto, Little Suamico,
Fish Creek, Chilton, Luxemburg, Porterfield, Middle Inlet, Green
Bay, Pensaukee, Brookside, High Falls Reservoir, Peshtigo,
Menasha, Two Rivers, Sister Bay, Sobieski, New Holstein, Sturgeon
Bay, and Kewaunee
352 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts to 60  to 70 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, 
  visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Door, Kewaunee, 
  Outagamie, Southern Marinette County and Southern Oconto County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until Noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility in fog will 
  make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms will move through the region 
  between 10 pm and 1 am, and may produce even stronger gusts in 
  localized areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

If driving in fog, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty 
of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

WIZ030-031-035>037-045-151800-
/O.UPG.KGRB.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.FG.Y.0010.211215T0952Z-211215T1800Z/
Marathon-Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Waushara-
Including the cities of New London, Plover, Marshfield, Wausau,
Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Shawano, Wautoma, Redgranite,
Clintonville, and Waupaca
352 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts to 60 to 70 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, 
  visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, Wood, Shawano and Waupaca 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until Noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility in fog will 
  make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms will move through the area 
  between 9 pm and midnight, and may produce even stronger wind 
  gusts in localized areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

If driving in fog, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty 
of distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kieckbusch

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.