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Small Craft Advisory 15, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 1, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 1, 2021, 3:27 PM CST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

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Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 3:27 PM CST (21:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 3, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

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254 
WHUS73 KGRB 012127
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
327 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

LMZ541>543-020530-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210302T1400Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
327 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 30 kt with a few gale force
  gusts to around 35 kt possible. Waves building to 6 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
719 
WHUS73 KGRB 020250
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
850 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

LMZ541>543-021100-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210302T1400Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
850 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 30 kt with a few gale 
  force gusts to around 35 kt possible. Waves building to 6 to 
  10 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
001 
WHUS73 KGRB 020927
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
327 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ541-021730-
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0002.210302T1400Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210303T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
327 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 kt with gusts to
  40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt. Waves of 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-021730-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210302T1400Z-210303T0600Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
327 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts
  around 35 kts and waves of 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JS
027 
WHUS73 KGRB 021635
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1035 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ541-030045-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210303T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
1035 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 kt with gusts to
  40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt. Waves of 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, Thru 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST
  tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-030045-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
1035 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts 
  around 35 kts and waves of 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers.

* WHEN...Thru midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
935 
WHUS73 KGRB 022153
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
353 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ541-030600-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.210303T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
353 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 kt with gusts 
  to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 
  25 kt. Waves of 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, Thru 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight 
  CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ542-543-030600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
353 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 kts with a few gale force gusts 
  around 35 kts and waves of 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers.

* WHEN...Thru midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
411 
WHUS73 KGRB 030331
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
931 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

LMZ541>543-030600-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
931 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kts and waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI, Sturgeon Bay 
  to Two Rivers WI and Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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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