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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 17, 2021

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this small craft advisory at Mar 17, 2021, 3:18 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 3:18 PM CDT (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2021, 2:59 AM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

The text

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802 
WHUS73 KGRB 172018
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ541>543-180430-
/O.UPG.KGRB.GL.A.0002.210318T1200Z-210319T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  up to 35 knots after midnight. Waves building to 4 to 6 feet
  after midnight, then building to 6 to 9 feet Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-522-180430-
/O.NEW.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
318 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots Thursday
  morning. Waves building to 3 to 5 feet Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moving and shifting ice could cause
  additional hazards to mariners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hykin
7 follow-up statements
810 
WHUS73 KGRB 180145
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
845 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

LMZ522-180945-
/O.UPG.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
845 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gale
  force gusts to around 40 knots. Waves building to 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moving and shifting ice could cause
  additional hazards to mariners.

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>543-180945-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
845 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots with gusts
  to 35 knots. Waves building to 4 to 6 feet after midnight, then
  building to 6 to 9 feet Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-180945-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
845 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 knots with a few
  gale force gusts to around 35 knots. Waves building to 2 to 4 
  feet.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moving and shifting ice could cause
  additional hazards to mariners.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hykin
794 
WHUS73 KGRB 180810
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
310 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ541>543-181615-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T0900Z-210319T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
310 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 20 to 30 kts with gusts up
  to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-181615-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
310 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gale 
  force gusts to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Wave heights 
  will depend on the amount of ice in the water. 

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-181615-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
310 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 kts with gusts up
  to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights will depend on amount of ice
  in the water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
880 
WHUS73 KGRB 181527
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ541>543-182330-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast 20 to 30 kts with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-182330-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gale force gusts to 35 
  kt expected.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Thru 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Wave heights 
  will depend on the amount of ice in the water.

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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-182330-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
1027 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 kts with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and waves up to 3 ft expected.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Thru 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
323 
WHUS73 KGRB 182052
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ541>543-190000-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 40 knots and
  waves 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ522-190000-
/O.CON.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots and
  waves of 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Southern Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

LMZ521-190000-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with a few gusts to 30
  knots and waves of 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Central Bay of Green Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hykin
083 
WHUS73 KGRB 182350
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
650 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ541>543-190800-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.210319T0000Z-210319T1300Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
650 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
  decreasing to 10 to 20 kts after midnight. Waves 5 to 8 feet
  subsiding to 4 to 7 feet after midnight.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LMZ522-190100-
/O.EXP.KGRB.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Green Bay south of line from  Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI-
650 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The threat for gale force gusts has diminished. However, a few
gusts to 25 knots are possible over the next few hours.

$$

LMZ521-190100-
/O.EXP.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
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-
650 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds and waves have fallen below small craft advisory criteria,
but a few gusts to 25 knots will be possible over the next few 
hours.

$$

Hykin
029 
WHUS73 KGRB 190223
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
923 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

LMZ541>543-191030-
/O.CON.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210319T1300Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
923 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots
  decreasing to 10 to 20 knots after midnight. Waves of 5 to 8
  feet subsiding to 4 to 7 feet after midnight.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hykin
635 
WHUS73 KGRB 190759
MWWGRB

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
259 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

LMZ541>543-190900-
/O.CAN.KGRB.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210319T1300Z/
Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI-
Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI-Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI-
259 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds and waves have fallen below advisory criteria. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 3:22 AM CDTGale WatchGRB12 hr
Mar 17, 2:18 PM CDTWind AdvisoryGRBBrown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc29 hr
Mar 17, 3:18 PM CDTGale WarningGRB28 hr

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Sources

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