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Beach Hazards Statement 14, NWS Green Bay, WI

September 7, 2018Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 7, 2018, 10:16 AM CDT for Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Sep 8, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 7, 2018, 10:16 AM CDT (15:16 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 8, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 10, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
51 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 15:21 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, 3.3 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 2018-09-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-09-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -111 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1309 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

464 
WHUS43 KGRB 071516
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1016 AM CDT Fri Sep 7 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-072330-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0014.180908T0600Z-180909T1500Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1016 AM CDT Fri Sep 7 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING

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

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

* Location...

  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 northeast winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the
  Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from late tonight
  through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-072330-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0014.180908T1200Z-180909T1500Z/
Door-
1016 AM CDT Fri Sep 7 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* Strong northeast winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the
  Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from Saturday morning
  through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
812 
WHUS43 KGRB 080855
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
355 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

WIZ040-050-081700-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
355 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

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

* Locations...

  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 northeast to east winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin today through
  Sunday, 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-081700-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0014.180908T1200Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
355 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Strong northeast to east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin today through
  Sunday, 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.

&&

$$
672 
WHUS43 KGRB 081515
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1015 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

WIZ040-050-082315-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1015 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

 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 northeast to east winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-082315-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
1015 AM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Strong northeast to east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$
484 
WHUS43 KGRB 082246
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
546 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-090700-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
546 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 northeast to east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-090700-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
546 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Strong northeast to east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$
905 
WHUS43 KGRB 090136
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
836 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-090945-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
836 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 northeast to east winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-090945-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
836 PM CDT Sat Sep 8 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Strong northeast to east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet 
  to the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin thru Sunday, 
  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.

&&

$$
188 
WHUS43 KGRB 091129
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
629 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-091930-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
629 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-091930-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
629 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Gusty east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$
977 
WHUS43 KGRB 091529
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1029 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-092330-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1029 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-092330-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
1029 AM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Gusty east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$
393 
WHUS43 KGRB 092000
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
300 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-100400-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
300 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-100400-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
300 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Gusty east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through this evening, 
  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.

&&

$$
281 
WHUS43 KGRB 100205
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
905 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

Default overview section
WIZ040-050-100400-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
905 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING

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

* Locations

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 east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin, 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-100400-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0400Z/
Door-
905 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* Locations...

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

* Gusty east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin, 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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS43 KGRB 100352
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1052 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

WIZ040-050-100900-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1052 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY

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

* Locations

  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 east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin, 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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-100900-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0900Z/
Door-
1052 PM CDT Sun Sep 9 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* Locations...

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

* Gusty east winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin, 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
147 
WHUS43 KGRB 100848
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
348 AM CDT Mon Sep 10 2018

WIZ040-050-101000-
/O.EXP.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
348 AM CDT Mon Sep 10 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING

Winds are expected to steadily decrease below 15 kts this morning
and waves will subside to 1 to 3 feet early this morning.
Therefore, the beach hazard statement will be allowed to expire.

$$

WIZ022-101000-
/O.EXP.KGRB.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-180910T0900Z/
Door-
348 AM CDT Mon Sep 10 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Winds are expected to steadily decrease below 15 kts this morning
and waves will subside to 1 to 3 feet early this morning.
Therefore, the beach hazard statement will be allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 4:21 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB72 hr

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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.