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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Green Bay, WI

September 11, 2019Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 11, 2019, 9:45 PM CDT for Door County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 45 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 11, 2019, 9:45 PM CDT (02:45 UTC)
Expired
Sep 13, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
45 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 02:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 2.8 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 00:00Z on 2019-09-12Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2019-09-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 176 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
633 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
334 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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464 
WHUS43 KGRB 120245
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
945 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

WIZ022-040-121045-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0010.190912T0245Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-
945 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect through Friday 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.

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

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday
  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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
503 
WHUS43 KGRB 120448
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1148 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

WIZ039-074-121300-
/O.NEW.KGRB.LS.Y.0002.190912T0448Z-190912T1500Z/
Brown-Southern Oconto-
1148 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM CDT Thursday. 

* LOCATIONS...Brown and southern Oconto Counties.

* LAKESHORE FLOODING...Northeast winds of 15 to 25 knots and 1 to
  3 foot waves will result in some beach erosion and minor
  flooding this morning.

* TIMING...through this morning.

* IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and persistent
  northeast winds will result in some beach erosion and minor
  flooding along the lakeshore on the bay of Green Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$

WIZ022-040-121300-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-
1148 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

Kurimski
973 
WHUS43 KGRB 120805
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
305 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ039-074-121500-
/O.CON.KGRB.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190912T1500Z/
Brown-Southern Oconto-
305 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THIS MORNING

* LOCATIONS...Brown and southern Oconto Counties.

* LAKESHORE FLOODING...Northeast winds of 10 to 20 knots and 1 to
  3 foot waves will result in some beach erosion and minor 
  flooding this morning. 

* TIMING...this morning.

* IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and persistent 
  northeast winds will result in some beach erosion and minor 
  flooding along the lakeshore on the bay of Green Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$

WIZ050-121615-
/O.EXA.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Manitowoc-
305 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect through Friday evening. 

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

* Location...

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red 
  Arrow Beach. 

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-040-121615-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-
305 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

Kurimski
693 
WHUS43 KGRB 120806 CCA
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
306 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ039-074-121500-
/O.CON.KGRB.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190912T1500Z/
Brown-Southern Oconto-
306 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THIS MORNING

* LOCATIONS...Brown and southern Oconto Counties.

* LAKESHORE FLOODING...Northeast winds of 10 to 20 knots and 1 to
  3 foot waves will result in some beach erosion and minor 
  flooding this morning. 

* TIMING...this morning.

* IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and persistent 
  northeast winds will result in some beach erosion and minor 
  flooding along the lakeshore on the bay of Green Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate flooding of low areas along the lakeshore.

&&

$$

WIZ050-121615-
/O.COR.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Manitowoc-
306 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect through Friday evening. 

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

* Location...

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red 
  Arrow Beach. 

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ022-040-121615-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-
306 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

Kurimski
819 
WHUS43 KGRB 121041
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
541 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ039-074-121145-
/O.CAN.KGRB.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190912T1500Z/
Brown-Southern Oconto-
541 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has cancelled the
Lakeshore Flood Advisory. 

Winds are beginning to turn easterly and water levels have fallen
early this morning. Therefore the Lakeshore Flood Advisory has
been cancelled.

$$

WIZ022-040-050-121845-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
541 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red 
  Arrow Beach.

* Strong 15 to 25 knot winds will bring waves of 4 to 7 feet to 
  the Lake Michigan shore of northeast Wisconsin through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

Kurimski
954 
WHUS43 KGRB 121556
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1056 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ022-040-050-130000-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1056 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red  
  Arrow Beach.

* Strong winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet today, 5 to 9 feet
  tonight and 4 to 9 feet on Friday 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.

&&

$$

Bersch
183 
WHUS43 KGRB 122104
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
404 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ022-040-050-130515-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
404 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

 Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red  
Arrow Beach.

* Strong winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet today, 5 to 9 
  feet tonight and 4 to 9 feet on Friday 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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS43 KGRB 130249
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
949 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

WIZ022-040-050-131100-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
949 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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.

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

Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red
Arrow Beach.

* Strong winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet today, 5 to 9 
  feet tonight and 4 to 9 feet on Friday 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.

&&

$$
958 
WHUS43 KGRB 130849
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
349 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

WIZ022-040-050-131700-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
349 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

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

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

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red 
  Arrow Beach.

* Strong winds will bring waves of 5 to 8 feet today 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
697 
WHUS43 KGRB 131544
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1044 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

WIZ022-040-050-132345-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1044 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
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.

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

 Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red  
Arrow Beach.

* Strong winds will bring waves of 5 to 8 feet thru this evening 
  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.

&&

$$
743 
WHUS43 KGRB 132018
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
318 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

WIZ022-040-050-140000-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
318 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
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.

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

  Beaches of Manitowoc County including Neshota Beach and Red
  Arrow Beach.

* Strong southwest winds will bring waves of 3 to 5 feet thru 
  early this evening 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.

&&

$$

Bersch
504 
WHUS43 KGRB 132358
CFWGRB

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
658 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

WIZ022-040-050-140100-
/O.EXP.KGRB.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Door-Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
658 PM CDT Fri Sep 13 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

As winds continue to become more offshore and diminish, the period
of high wave action, strong currents and dangerous swimming 
conditions has ended.

$$

Bersch

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 11, 9:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGRBBrown8 hr
Sep 11, 11:48 PM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryGRBBrown, Oconto6 hr
Sep 12, 2:19 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchGRBBrown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marathon, Outagamie and 6 more25 hr
Sep 12, 4:36 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBWood62 hr
Sep 12, 6:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBLincoln, Wood44 min

Nearby

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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.