Marine Weather Statement for 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; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI; Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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, Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM offshore to mid lake, Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay... Central Bay of Green Bay... Open waters of Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay... * At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail....
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sturgeon Bay... Central Bay of Green Bay... Open waters of Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay... * At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This strong thunderstorm was located 9 NM north of Eagle Bluff Light, moving southeast at 20 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Gills Rock around 140 PM CDT. Sister Bay, Rowleys Bay and Eagle Bluff Light around 145 PM CDT. Cana Island Light and Baileys Harbor around 205 PM CDT.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:23PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Green Bay WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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