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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Green Bay, WI

February 6, 20219 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this wind chill warning at Feb 6, 2021, 2:51 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 6, 2021, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2021, 2:51 PM CST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 7, 2021, 11:58 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Portage County, WI, Vilas County, WI, Wood County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 133 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 135 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 2021-02-06Temperature 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 2021-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 96 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
826 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

994 
WWUS43 KGRB 062051
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
251 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED TONIGHT...

.An arctic air mass will remain over the region through next week
causing very cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. 
The combination of cold temperatures and wind will result in 
hazardous conditions for anyone outdoors without adequate winter 
clothing. The dangerously cold conditions are expected to 
continue at times throughout the upcoming week.

WIZ005-010>012-018-019-070600-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WC.W.0001.210206T2100Z-210207T1800Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Lincoln-Langlade-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Merrill, Tomahawk, and Antigo
251 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ030-035-036-070600-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.210206T2100Z-210207T1800Z/
Marathon-Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, 
Stevens Point, and Plover
251 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills ranging from
  30 to 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Marathon, Wood and Portage Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ013-020>022-031-037>040-045-048>050-073-074-070600-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-
Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Niagara, Wausaukee, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, 
Sister Bay, Shawano, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Appleton,
Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, 
Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein, Manitowoc, 
Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, 
High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
251 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills ranging from
  25 to 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Hykin
3 follow-up statements
782 
WWUS43 KGRB 070300
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
900 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED TONIGHT...

.An arctic air mass will remain over the region through the 
upcoming work week, resulting in a prolonged period of bitterly
cold weather. The combination of cold temperatures and wind will 
result in dangerous conditions at times.

WIZ005-010>012-018-019-071100-
/O.CON.KGRB.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Lincoln-Langlade-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Merrill, Tomahawk, and Antigo
900 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a 
  dangerous situation where exposed skin could suffer frostbite in
  little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ030-035-036-071100-
/O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Marathon-Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, 
Stevens Point, and Plover
900 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold. Wind chills to around 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Marathon, Wood and Portage Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a situation
  where exposed skin could suffer frostbite in little as 15 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ013-020>022-031-037>040-045-048>050-073-074-071100-
/O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-
Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Niagara, Wausaukee, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, 
Sister Bay, Shawano, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Appleton,
Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, 
Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein, Manitowoc, 
Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, 
High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
900 PM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold. Wind chills to around 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a situation
  where exposed skin could suffer frostbite in little as 20 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves. 

&&

$$

JS
896 
WWUS43 KGRB 070712
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
112 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS MORNING...

.An arctic air mass will remain over the region through the
upcoming work week, resulting in a prolonged period of bitterly
cold weather. The combination of cold temperatures and wind will
result in dangerous conditions at times.

WIZ030-035-036-071800-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KGRB.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Marathon-Wood-Portage-
Including the cities of Wausau, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, 
Stevens Point, and Plover
112 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Marathon, Wood and Portage Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a
  situation where exposed skin could suffer frostbite in little as
  10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Cover all exposed
skin to prevent frostbite.

&&

$$

WIZ005-010>012-018-019-071800-
/O.CON.KGRB.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Lincoln-Langlade-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau, 
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle, 
Merrill, Tomahawk, and Antigo
112 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a 
  dangerous situation where exposed skin could suffer frostbite 
  in little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Cover all exposed
skin to prevent frostbite.

&&

$$

WIZ013-020>022-031-037>040-045-048>050-073-074-071800-
/O.CON.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-
Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Niagara, Wausaukee, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, 
Sister Bay, Shawano, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Appleton,
Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, 
Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein, Manitowoc, 
Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, 
High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
112 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold. Wind chills to around 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The combination of wind and cold will result in a 
  situation where exposed skin could suffer frostbite in little 
  as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and
gloves. Cover all exposed skin to prevent frostbite.

&&

$$
Kieckbusch
958 
WWUS43 KGRB 071758
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1158 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...DANGEROUSLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.An arctic air mass will remain over the region through the
upcoming work week, resulting in a prolonged period of bitterly
cold weather. The combination of cold temperatures and wind will
result in dangerous conditions at times.

WIZ005-010>012-018-019-030-035-036-072200-
/O.CAN.KGRB.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210208T1800Z/
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
1158 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ013-020>022-031-037>040-045-048>050-073-074-071900-
/O.EXP.KGRB.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Northern Marinette County-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-
Shawano-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Niagara, Wausaukee, Keshena, Neopit, 
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, 
Sister Bay, Shawano, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville, Appleton,
Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma, Oshkosh, 
Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein, Manitowoc, 
Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz, 
High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico, 
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
1158 AM CST Sun Feb 7 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Wind chill values may linger around 20 to 25 below zero over the
next few hours, before temperatures warm enough to no longer meet
advisory criteria.

$$

Hykin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 2:51 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee and 16 more45 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Warnings in Wisconsin, 2021Every wind chill warning in 2021

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.