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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Green Bay, WI

August 26, 2018Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 26, 2018, 10:04 AM CDT for Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 27, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 26, 2018, 10:04 AM CDT (15:04 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 27, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 28, 2018, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Door County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 46 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 2018-08-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 80 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-08-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
80 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-408 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
842 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
0 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

360 
WHUS43 KGRB 261504
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1004 AM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-040-050-262315-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0011.180827T0900Z-180828T1200Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1004 AM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from late tonight through
Tuesday morning. 

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected.

* Location...

 Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach, 
Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and 
  City of Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Strong south winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin starting late tonight til
  Tuesday morning, resulting in dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
692 
WHUS43 KGRB 262048
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
348 PM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

WIZ022-040-050-270500-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0011.180827T0900Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
348 PM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Strong south winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin starting early Monday
  morning til late Tuesday morning, resulting in dangerous 
  swimming conditions.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
558 
WHUS43 KGRB 270250
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
950 PM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

WIZ022-040-050-271100-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.180827T0900Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
950 PM CDT Sun Aug 26 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT MONDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,  
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Strong south winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin starting early Monday 
  morning til late Tuesday morning, resulting in dangerous 
  swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
479 
WHUS43 KGRB 270906
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
406 AM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

WIZ022-040-050-271715-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
406 AM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach, 
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Strong south winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Tuesday 
  afternoon, resulting in dangerous swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$

Kurimski
688 
WHUS43 KGRB 271524
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1024 AM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-040-050-272330-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1024 AM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

 Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,  
Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

 Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
Kewaunee Beach.

 Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Gusty south to southwest winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through 
  Tuesday afternoon, resulting in dangerous swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
084 
WHUS43 KGRB 272033
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
333 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

WIZ022-040-050-280445-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
333 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Gusty south to southwest winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through 
  Tuesday afternoon, resulting in dangerous swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
058 
WHUS43 KGRB 280249
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
949 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

WIZ022-040-050-281100-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
949 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,  
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* Gusty south to southwest winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through 
  Tuesday afternoon, resulting in dangerous swimming conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$
833 
WHUS43 KGRB 280919
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
419 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018

WIZ022-040-050-281700-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
419 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

  Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,  
  Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

  Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
  Kewaunee Beach.

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
  Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* High waves generated by gusty south winds Monday and Monday
  night will persist into today, though they are expected to
  slowly diminish. The waves could create strong currents and 
  result in dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$

Skowronski
649 
WHUS43 KGRB 281512
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1012 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-040-050-282100-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180828T2100Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1012 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming 
  conditions expected. 

* Location...

 Beaches of Door County including Rock Island State Beach,  
Baileys Harbor beaches, and Whitefish Dunes Beach.

 Beaches of Kewaunee County including Cresent Beach and City of 
Kewaunee Beach.

 Beaches of Manitowoc County including Point Beach, Neshotah  
Beach, and Red Arrow Beach.

* High waves generated by gusty south winds Monday and Monday 
  night will persist into today, though they are expected to 
  slowly diminish. The waves could create strong currents and 
  result in dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High wave action makes swimming difficult as waves on the Great
Lakes occur in rapid succession.  High wave action also leads to
strong currents.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 26, 9:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBLincoln49 min
Aug 26, 10:15 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB54 hr
Aug 26, 12:26 PM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryGRB8 hr
Aug 26, 2:15 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln and 12 more55 hr
Aug 26, 2:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBWood60 min
Aug 26, 2:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBMarathon, Portage, Wood54 min
Aug 26, 3:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBMarathon, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara52 min
Aug 26, 4:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGRBPortage, Waupaca, Waushara56 min
Aug 26, 4:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGRBOutagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago45 min
Aug 26, 5:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBBrown46 min
Aug 26, 5:34 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningGRB56 min
Aug 26, 5:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBBrown, Calumet52 min
Aug 26, 6:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningGRB57 min
Aug 26, 6:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBKewaunee, Manitowoc62 min
Aug 26, 6:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBDoor, Kewaunee62 min
Aug 26, 6:56 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningGRB64 min

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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.