Hail in Wisconsin, July 25, 2017

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
545 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

Updated aviation portion for 00Z TAF issuance

.SHORT TERM...Tonight and Wednesday
Issued at 325 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

Radar echoes that were in western Wisconsin this morning
continued to move southeast into the forecast area today but
showers/sprinkles gradually died off in the much drier air mass in
central and eastern Wisconsin (as seen on the 12Z GRB sounding).
A separate area of showers and storms across northwest Wisconsin,
were the MUCAPE was mainly in the 500-1000 J/kg and there was
little or no CIN, was moving east-southeast. This will impact
parts of central Wisconsin, but with little or no CAPE in eastern
Wisconsin it should die off before reaching the Fox Valley.

An approaching frontal boundary combined with mid level short
wave energy will help to bring thunderstorms to the area for
tonight. The storms would impact northern Wisconsin first before
moving to the southeast during the night. SPC day 1 outlook has a
marginal risk of severe storms across much of the area (generally
west of the Fox Valley) and a slight risk in the western reaches
of Oneida County and Vilas County. Though there is some CAPE in
the western part of the area, and there is a decent amount of
surface to 3 km shear in western Wisconsin according to
mesoanalysis, there is not significant boundary and hires models
did not even forecast the convection that is currently moving into
central/north central Wisconsin. Would think the main threat is
late tonight with the surface boundary approaching.

As the front continues north to south on Wednesday the showers and
storms are expected to continue. Models do seem to shift the
focus more to the west of the area during the day, so confidence
in PoP forecast for Wednesday is below average.

.LONG TERM...Wednesday Night Through Tuesday
Issued at 325 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

Storms likely to be ongoing at the start of Wednesday evening
over most locations as a cold front drops southward over the area.
Instability and shear parameters may be enough for strong to
severe storms over parts of central and east central wisconsin in
the evening hours before the front drops south of the area
overnight. High pressure builds into the region from the north to
decrease clouds.

Medium range progs hint of a weak short wave trough dropping into
at least northern Wisconsin Thursday afternoon. Height 500 temp
data shows the NAM is very quick with dropping the cold core of
air aloft into central Wisconsin Thursday afternoon, while the
ECMWF and GFS still have the cold core over the Minnesota
Arrowhead late Thursday afternoon. Will confine any small pops to
northern wisconsin at this time with daytime heating. As heights
increase over the Plains States Thursday night into Friday, the
short wave trough is progged to turn into a nearly closed low over
northern Lake Michigan by Friday morning before drifting into
Lower Michigan in the afternoon. Will continue a dry forecast with
surface dewpoints in the lower 50s under the surface high
pressure regime.

Upper ridge then nudges into the area for the start of the
weekend while the surface high remains settled over the Great
Lakes Region. Progs attempt to drop a cold front into the area
later in the weekend with a northern stream short wave trough.
But coverage appears minimal and timing challenging, so will
handle with lower end pops for now.
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.AVIATION...for 00Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 537 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

An airmass change is under way across the region, as a more moist
and unstable airmass moves in from the west. Isolated to scattered
showers and storms continue to fire up in this region late this
afternoon, and think this trend will continue into the evening.
These storms will mainly impact the central WI taf sites. A cold
front will then push across northern WI late tonight. Models do
not have a good handle on the thunderstorms at the moment, so its
rather difficult to add detail to the tafs after midnight.
Regardless, expect ceilings to fall to mvfr over north-central WI
with the arrival of the front, and within any showers/storms.
Occasional showers and storms will continue on Wednesday, shifting
from northern WI in the morning to central WI in the afternoon.

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.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM.....MG
LONG TERM......TDH
AVIATION.......MPC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
327 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-262030-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
327 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A cold front approaching the state tonight will bring an
increasing chance for thunderstorms across the area. There is a
slight risk of severe storms tonight northwest of a line from Tomahawk
to Eagle River and a marginal risk of severe storm northwest of a
line from Marinette to Green Bay to Wautoma. Damaging winds and
large hail will be the main threats. Heavy rain and localized
flooding will also be possible with these storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday into
Wednesday evening as the cold front continues to drop south over
the area. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats.
Heavy rain and localized flooding are also possible with any of
these storms.

There is also a chance of thunderstorms Sunday. It is too early
to determine whether any of these storms may become severe.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed at times later tonight into
Wednesday evening.

LMZ521-522-541>543-262030-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
327 PM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Gusty south winds and high waves will create conditions hazardous
to small crafts.

There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight. Some storms could be
strong, producing gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Gusty southwesterly winds and high waves will create conditions
hazardous to small craft on Wednesday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Some storms could become severe, producing large hail and
damaging winds.

Gusty northerly winds may create hazardous conditions for small
craft on Thursday.

There is also a chance of thunderstorms Sunday. It is too early
to discern the severe weather threat at this time.

MG/TDH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
512 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

WIZ019>021-030-031-037-252300-
Waupaca-Shawano-Langlade-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Menominee-
512 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN
MARATHON...MENOMINEE...CENTRAL OCONTO...NORTH CENTRAL WAUPACA...
SOUTHERN LANGLADE AND WESTERN SHAWANO COUNTIES...

At 511 PM CDT, radar indicated that the leading edge of an area of
strong thunderstorms was located along a line extending from near
Antigo to 11 miles northwest of Wittenberg to 7 miles north of
Bevent. Movement was east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Antigo, Wittenberg, White Lake, Neopit, Langlade, Ringle, Marion,
Polar, Norrie and Neva.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

LAT...LON 4532 8932 4517 8849 4456 8885 4482 8949
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 291DEG 33KT 4518 8917 4496 8926 4487 8937

MG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
732 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

WIZ018-019-030-260115-
Langlade WI-Marathon WI-Lincoln WI-
732 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LINCOLN...NORTHERN
MARATHON AND SOUTHWESTERN LANGLADE COUNTIES UNTIL 815 PM CDT...

At 731 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Council Grounds State Park, or 18 miles east of
Medford, moving east at 40 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Wausau, Antigo, Merrill, Rib Mountain, Council Grounds State Park,
Schofield, Marathon City, Edgar, Athens and Rib Falls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4512 9015 4512 9004 4528 9004 4525 8913
      4493 8926 4493 9015
TIME...MOT...LOC 0031Z 270DEG 39KT 4513 8996

MPC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
809 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

WIZ018-019-030-260200-
Langlade WI-Marathon WI-Lincoln WI-
809 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN...
NORTHEASTERN MARATHON AND SOUTHWESTERN LANGLADE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM
CDT...

At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merrill, or 12 miles north of Wausau, moving east at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Antigo, Merrill, Council Grounds State Park, Neva, Brokaw, Deerbrook,
Glandon, Elmhurst, Ackley Wildlife Area and Hogarty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4523 8976 4525 8901 4503 8903 4503 8922
      4500 8923 4505 8977
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 271DEG 29KT 4514 8960

MPC

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
812 PM CDT TUE JUL 25 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0811 PM     HAIL             SW MERRILL              45.18N 89.68W
07/25/2017  M0.50 INCH       LINCOLN            WI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

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