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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Milwaukee, WI

July 20, 20185 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 20, 2018, 3:40 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Jul 21, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 20, 2018, 3:40 PM CDT (20:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 21, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jul 22, 2018, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Kenosha County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 155 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 2018-07-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 157 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 2018-07-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 193 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
157 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-34 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
547 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
207 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

013 
WHUS43 KMKX 202040
CFWMKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
340 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

WIZ052-060-211200-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0007.180721T1800Z-180722T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-180721T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
340 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for rip currents and strong structural 
currents, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through 
Sunday afternoon. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are  
expected. Conditions are life threatening.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...A high swim risk will continue until this evening.
  Waves will then build again on Saturday, with a high swim risk
  expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. 

* Location...Beaches from Sheboygan to Milwaukee. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

General King Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Kohler-Andrae State Park Beaches...

North Beach in Port Washington...

South Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-211200-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0007.180721T1800Z-180722T2200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
340 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for rip currents and strong structural
currents, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through 
Sunday afternoon. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are  
expected. Conditions are life threatening.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...Waves will build on Saturday, with a high swim risk 
  expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
  
* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

North Beach in Racine...

Zoo Beach in Racine...

Sam Myers Beach in Racine...

Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

Eichelman Beach in Kenosha...

Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in 
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
994 
WHUS43 KMKX 210226
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
926 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-211030-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0007.180721T1400Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
926 PM CDT Fri Jul 20 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...Waves will build on Saturday, with a high swim risk 
  expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

North Beach in Racine...

Zoo Beach in Racine...

Sam Myers Beach in Racine...

Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

Eichelman Beach in Kenosha...

Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
872 
WHUS43 KMKX 211300
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
800 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-212100-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.180721T1400Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
800 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...Waves will build on Saturday, with a high swim risk 
  expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

North Beach in Racine...

Zoo Beach in Racine...

Sam Myers Beach in Racine...

Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

Eichelman Beach in Kenosha...

Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
609 
WHUS43 KMKX 211502
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1002 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-212315-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1002 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...Waves will build today, with a high swim risk 
  expected from this afternoon through Sunday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

North Beach in Racine...

Zoo Beach in Racine...

Sam Myers Beach in Racine...

Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

Eichelman Beach in Kenosha...

Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$
Wood
weather.gov/MKX
567 
WHUS43 KMKX 211611 AAA
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1111 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-220015-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1111 AM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...Waves will build today, with a high swim risk 
  expected from this afternoon through Sunday afternoon. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$
Wood
weather.gov/MKX
575 
WHUS43 KMKX 212035
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
335 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-220445-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
335 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...High waves are expected into Sunday afternoon, with a 
  high swim risk expected. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$
Wood
weather.gov/MKX
749 
WHUS43 KMKX 220213
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
913 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-221015-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
913 PM CDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...High waves are expected into Sunday afternoon, with a 
  high swim risk expected. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
829 
WHUS43 KMKX 220832
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
332 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-221645-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180722T2200Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
332 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...High waves are expected into Sunday afternoon, with a 
  high swim risk expected. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
670 
WHUS43 KMKX 221425
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
925 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230300-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180723T0300Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
925 AM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

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

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...High waves are expected into Sunday evening, with a 
  high swim risk expected. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
904 
WHUS43 KMKX 222002
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
302 PM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230300-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-180723T0300Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
302 PM CDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS...Expected

* STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS...Expected

* RIP CURRENTS...Expected

* TIMING...High waves are expected into Sunday evening, with a 
  high swim risk expected. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha. Beaches with 
  particularly dangerous conditions include... 

Volrath Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

North Beach in Port Washington...

Harrington State Park Beaches in Ozaukee County...

Atwater Beach in Shorewood...

Doctors Beach in Fox Point...

Big Bay Beach in Whitefish Bay...

Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

McKinely Beach in Milwaukee...

Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

Parkway Beach in Racine...

North Beach Park in Racine...

Lighthouse Beach in Wind Point...

Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you into deeper water.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 1:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXWashington36 min
Jul 20, 3:08 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX57 hr
Jul 20, 5:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMKXMilwaukee, Racine, Waukesha3 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Wisconsin, 2018Every beach hazards statement in 2018

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.