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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 15, 2021, 12:30 PM CST for 12 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2021, 12:30 PM CST (18:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 9:47 AM CST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
Counties Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Portage County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Wood County, WI
The radar
The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:29 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, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 117 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1194 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 79 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -79 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
796 WWUS43 KGRB 151830 WSWGRB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1230 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL READINGS IMPROVING THIS AFTERNOON... .Wind chill readings improving this morning across the area, but bitter cold chill readings will return later tonight across portions of central and north-central Wisconsin. WIZ005-010>012-018-019-030-035-036-160230- /O.NEW.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.210216T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Lincoln-Langlade-Marathon-Wood- Portage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Plover 1230 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 below to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WIZ050-160230- /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0005.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Manitowoc- Including the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers 1230 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches inland and 2 to 4 inches locally higher amounts along the immediate lakeshore. * WHERE...Manitowoc County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to Noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and slippery tonight along with lower visibilities along the Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination tonight. && $$ Eckberg
4 follow-up statements
733 WWUS43 KGRB 152045 WSWGRB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 245 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...BITTER COLD WIND CHILL READINGS EXPECTED TONIGHT... .Another night of bitter cold wind chill readings are expected tonight into Tuesday morning. WIZ013-020-021-160445- /O.EXA.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.210216T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County- Including the cities of Niagara, Wausaukee, Keshena, Neopit, Mountain, Lakewood, and Townsend 245 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Northern Marinette County, Menominee and Northern Oconto County Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ WIZ050-160445- /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0005.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Manitowoc- Including the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers 245 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches inland and 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts along the shoreline. * WHERE...Manitowoc County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to Noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and slippery tonight along with lower visibilities along the Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination tonight. && $$ WIZ005-010>012-018-019-030-035-036-160445- /O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.210216T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Lincoln-Langlade-Marathon-Wood- Portage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Plover 245 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 below to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
805 WWUS43 KGRB 160345 WSWGRB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 945 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...BITTER COLD WIND CHILL READINGS EXPECTED INTO TUESDAY MORNING... .Another night of bitter cold wind chill readings are expected tonight into Tuesday morning. WIZ050-161200- /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Manitowoc- Including the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers 945 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches inland and 2 to 4 inches closer to the shoreline. Localized higher amounts are possible directly along the shoreline, around Two Rivers up to near Point Beach State Park. * WHERE...Manitowoc County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and slippery tonight along with lower visibilities along the Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination tonight. && $$ WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-035-036-161200- /O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Wood-Portage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Plover 945 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 below to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
898 WWUS43 KGRB 160937 WSWGRB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 337 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...BITTER COLD WIND CHILL READINGS EXPECTED THIS MORNING... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WILL CONTINUE ACROSS MANITOWOC COUNTY THIS MORNING... .Bitter cold wind chill readings are expected this morning. Lake effect snow is expected across Manitowoc County this morning as north winds of 15 to 25 mph cause blowing and drifting snow. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected this morning. WIZ050-161745- /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Manitowoc- Including the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers 337 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Localized higher amounts are possible directly along the shoreline, around Two Rivers up to near Point Beach State Park. Gusty north winds of 15 to 25 mph may cause blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Manitowoc County. * WHEN...Until noon CST. * IMPACTS...Roads may become snow covered and slippery this morning along with lower visibilities along the Lake Michigan shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination this morning. && $$ WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-035-036-161600- /O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Wood-Portage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Plover 337 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20 below to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Kurimski
553 WWUS43 KGRB 161547 WSWGRB URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Green Bay WI 947 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW TAPERING OFF ACROSS MANITOWOC COUNTY THIS MORNING... .Lake effect snow will taper off across Manitowoc County by midday, but blustery north winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. Additional accumulations of less than an inch are anticipated near the shoreline. WIZ005-010>013-018>021-030-035-036-161700- /O.CAN.KGRB.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210216T1600Z/ Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Wood-Portage- Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit, Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Plover 947 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures are warming and the threat of dangerous wind chills has ended. $$ WIZ050-161800- /O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Manitowoc- Including the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers 947 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than one inch. Patchy blowing and drifting snow possible. * WHERE...Manitowoc County. * WHEN...Until noon CST. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination this morning. && $$ Kieckbusch
The office that day
Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 3:45 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | GRB | Manitowoc | 32 hr |
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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.