Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Green Bay, WI
Issued by NWS Green Bay, WI
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865 FXUS63 KGRB 031840 AFDGRB Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1240 PM CST Tue Nov 3 2026 Forecast discussion for routine afternoon forecast issuance .KEY MESSAGES... - Periods of rain, gusty winds, and a few rumbles of thunder continue through Thursday, with the heaviest periods of rain coming now through tonight. - For drought stricken northern Wisconsin, there is a 80-100% chance of an additional 0.50-1.00" of rain and a 50-70% chance of over an inch of rain. - Except for near normal temperatures on Friday, above normal temperatures are expected throughout the forecast period. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1238 PM CST Tue Nov 3 2026 A slow moving low pressure system across northwest Missouri will make its wave into Minnesota/western Wisconsin late tonight, then into Ontario late Wednesday night. This system will bring periods of showers through Wednesday night. A few non-severe thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon and tonight. The heaviest periods of rain coming now through tonight. A 500mb trough is expected to swing across the western Great Lakes on Thursday, bringing additional chances of showers. Any lingering should across eastern Wisconsin will end Thursday night. For drought stricken northern Wisconsin, there is a 80-100% chance of an additional 0.50-1.00" of rain and a 50-70% chance of over an inch of rain. Behind the departing system, blustery northwest winds can be expected that will usher in cooler air Thursday night. Above normal temperatures to continue Wednesday and Thursday, then return closer to normal on Friday before above normal temperatures return for the weekend and continue through much of next week. Mainly dry conditions expected Friday through Tuesday. && .AVIATION...for 18Z TAF Issuance Issued at 1142 AM CST Tue Nov 3 2026 Periods of showers will continue this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. CIGS in the MVFR category across central and east- central WI this afternoon will fall back into the IFR category tonight. For the rest of the area, IFR CIGS will prevail. The low CIGS will linger through Wednesday. There is a chance of thunderstorms later this afternoon into tonight. Also, low level wind shear should be anticipated this afternoon into tonight. && .MARINE... Issued at 1238 PM CST Tue Nov 3 2026 A prolonged period of gusty south to southeast winds and large waves on Lake Michigan will continue into Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory remains in for the Lake Michigan nearshore waters through Wednesday evening. Gusty winds on the bay should subside late this afternoon where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 PM. Later tonight, will need to monitor for fog as dewpoints in the lower to middle 60s are moving over the bay and lake where water temps are in the 50s. Also, winds should ease later tonight to help for the formation of fog. Otherwise, Winds will shift to the north on Thursday, possibly gusting to near 25 kts as the system departs to the east. Additional marine headlines may be needed for this period. && .GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ DISCUSSION.....Eckberg AVIATION.......Eckberg MARINE.........Eckberg