diff --git a/docs/Users_Guide/release-notes.rst b/docs/Users_Guide/release-notes.rst
index 88c8212d3a..6ce013ba02 100644
--- a/docs/Users_Guide/release-notes.rst
+++ b/docs/Users_Guide/release-notes.rst
@@ -30,6 +30,14 @@ When applicable, release notes are followed by the
 `GitHub issue <https://github.com/dtcenter/METplus/issues>`__ number which
 describes the bugfix, enhancement, or new feature.
 
+METplus Version 5.1.0-rc2 Release Notes (2023-06-29)
+----------------------------------------------------
+
+  .. dropdown:: Bugfix
+
+     * Fix produtil bug for WCOSS
+       (`#2227 <https://github.com/dtcenter/METplus/issues/2227>`_)
+
 METplus Version 5.1.0-rc1 Release Notes (2023-06-07)
 ----------------------------------------------------
 
diff --git a/metplus/VERSION b/metplus/VERSION
index f8ee15fd4c..b0e95863be 100644
--- a/metplus/VERSION
+++ b/metplus/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-5.1.0-dev
+5.1.0-rc2