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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Green Bay, WI

June 28, 2018Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 28, 2018, 3:29 PM CDT for Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jun 29, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 28, 2018, 3:29 PM CDT (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 29, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 30, 2018, 4:05 AM CDT
In force
15 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 20:29 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, 8.5 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 2018-06-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 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 2018-06-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-266 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
955 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

347 
WHUS43 KGRB 282029
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
329 PM CDT Thu Jun 28 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-040-050-290430-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180630T1200Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
329 PM CDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from Friday afternoon
through Saturday 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 6 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from Friday afternoon
  through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
542 
WHUS43 KGRB 290202
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
902 PM CDT Thu Jun 28 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-040-050-291015-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180630T1200Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
902 PM CDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY 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 6 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from Friday afternoon 
  through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
403 
WHUS43 KGRB 290845
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

WIZ022-292030-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180701T0000Z/
Door-
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* Strong south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of Door County from Friday afternoon through
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ040-050-292030-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180630T1200Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

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

 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 6 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from Friday afternoon
  through Friday night, 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.

&&

$$
Eckberg
560 
WHUS43 KGRB 291125
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
625 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

WIZ022-291930-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180701T0000Z/
Door-
625 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING

* 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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of Door County from Friday afternoon through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ040-050-291930-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.180629T1800Z-180630T1200Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
625 AM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY 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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin from Friday afternoon 
  through Friday night, 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.

&&

$$
850 
WHUS43 KGRB 292041
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
341 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018


WIZ022-300445-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180701T0000Z/
Door-
341 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING

* 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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of Door County through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ040-050-300445-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180630T1200Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
341 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS43 KGRB 300157
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
857 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

Default overview section
WIZ022-301000-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180701T0000Z/
Door-
857 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING

* 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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of Door County through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

WIZ040-050-301000-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180630T1200Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
857 PM CDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* 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 south winds will bring waves of 4 to 6 feet to the Lake 
  Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Saturday 
  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.

&&

$$
040 
WHUS43 KGRB 300905
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
405 AM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

WIZ040-050-301015-
/O.CAN.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180630T1200Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
405 AM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement. 

Waves have subsided and the risk of rip currents has diminished.

$$

WIZ022-301015-
/O.CAN.KGRB.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180701T0000Z/
Door-
405 AM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement. 

Waves have subsided and the risk of rip currents has diminished.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 28, 3:14 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade and 15 more52 hr
Jun 28, 3:28 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB37 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.