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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Milwaukee, WI

July 6, 20195 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 6, 2019, 3:10 AM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Jul 6, 2019, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2019, 3:10 AM CDT (08:10 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 6, 2019, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 7, 2019, 12:00 AM CDT
In force
11 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 08:10 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, 8.2 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 00:00Z on 2019-07-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 197 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 00:00Z on 2019-07-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 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
197 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1422 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

736 
WHUS43 KMKX 060810
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
310 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Dangerous Conditions Developing along Lake Michigan Today...

.Strengthening north to northeast winds will cause high waves to
build along the Lake Michigan shore this afternoon and tonight.
Waves will increase to 3 to 5 feet creating dangerous swimming
conditions.

In addition, the near record high lake levels in combination with
the high waves will likely cause spotty shoreline flooding and
erosion and possibly damage to structures along the shore
including marinas as well as vessels. Take the necessary
precautions to guard against the potential damage. 

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-062015-
/O.NEW.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.190706T1800Z-190707T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0002.190706T1800Z-190707T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
310 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Lakeshore Flood Advisory...Which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM CDT Sunday. A Beach Hazards Statement has also 
been issued. This Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming 
conditions is in effect from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this 
evening. 

* Winds...North 10 to 15 mph will increase to 15 to 25 mph and
  become north to northeast later this morning, and continue into
  tonight. 

* Waves...1 to 3 feet increasing to 3 to 5 feet this afternoon.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha Beaches where
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop include...
  
     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
 
     Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

     Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

     Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

     Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

     Parkway Beach in Racine...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to 
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay 
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with 
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold 
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

MBK
4 follow-up statements
106 
WHUS43 KMKX 061351
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
851 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Dangerous Conditions Developing along Lake Michigan Today...

.Strengthening north to northeast winds will cause high waves to
build along the Lake Michigan shore this afternoon and tonight.
Waves will increase to 3 to 5 feet creating dangerous swimming
conditions.

In addition, the near record high lake levels in combination with
the high waves will likely cause spotty shoreline flooding and
erosion and possibly damage to structures along the shore
including marinas as well as vessels. Take the necessary
precautions to guard against the potential damage.

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-070200-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.190706T1800Z-190707T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0002.190706T1800Z-190707T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
851 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT SUNDAY...

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

* Winds...North 10 to 15 mph will increase to 15 to 25 mph and 
  become north to northeast later this morning, and continue 
  into tonight. 

* Waves...Increasing to 3 to 5 feet this afternoon.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha where 
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop 
  include... 

    Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

    Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

    Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

    North Beach in Port Washington...

    Harrington State Park Beaches...

    Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

    Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

    Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

    Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

    Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

    Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

    Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

    Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

    Parkway Beach in Racine...

    North Beach in Racine...

    Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

    Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
721 
WHUS43 KMKX 061954
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
254 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Dangerous Conditions Along Lake Michigan...

WIZ066-071-072-070800-
/O.EXT.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
254 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH into tonight.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha where 
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop 
  include... 

   Harrington State Park Beaches...

   Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

   Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

   Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

   Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

   Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

   Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

   Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

   Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

   Parkway Beach in Racine...

   North Beach in Racine...

   Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

   Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-070800-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
254 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH into tonight.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Milwaukee where 
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop 
  include... 

   Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

   Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

   Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

   North Beach in Port Washington...

   Harrington State Park Beaches...

   Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

   Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

   Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

   Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

   Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

   Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

   Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
493 
WHUS43 KMKX 070223
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
923 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...Dangerous Conditions Along Lake Michigan...

WIZ052-060-070900-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
923 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH overnight, slowly weakening 
  toward Sunday morning.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Sheboygan to Milwaukee where 
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop 
  include... 

  Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

  Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

  Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

  North Beach in Port Washington...

  Harrington State Park Beaches...

  Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

  Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

  Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

  Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

  Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

  Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

  Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-071200-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
923 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH overnight, slowly weakening
  toward Sunday morning.

* Waves...3 to 6 feet.

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

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. RIP 
  CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee to Kenosha where 
  particularly dangerous swimming conditions could develop 
  include... 

  Harrington State Park Beaches...

  Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

  Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

  Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...

  Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

  Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

  Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

  Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

  Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

  Parkway Beach in Racine...

  North Beach in Racine...

  Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

  Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dangerous waves and life-threatening currents are expected to
develop at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Structural currents form along piers where longshore currents and
wave action flow into the structure.  Structural currents can
sweep you out into deeper water along the pier structure.

Even if it feels warm outside, the lake can still be cold with
fast moving currents. Always wear a life vest and consider cold
water protection gear. Cold water can kill.

&&

$$
Wood
weather.gov/MKX
150 
WHUS43 KMKX 070505
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1205 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2019

...Shoreline Flooding and Erosion Possible Along Lake Michigan...

WIZ052-060-070900-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
1205 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
EARLY THIS MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH overnight, slowly weakening  
toward Sunday morning.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet.

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-071200-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190707T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1205 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2019

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Winds...Northeast 15 to 25 MPH overnight, slowly weakening  
toward Sunday morning.

* Waves...3 to 6 feet.

* POSSIBLE HIGH WATER IMPACTS...Shoreline flooding and erosion, 
  damage to structures along the shore, damage to marinas and 
  vessels. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
MRC

weather.gov/MKX

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 3:10 AM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan28 hr
Jul 6, 3:17 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX31 hr
Jul 6, 4:23 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXIowa, Sauk22 min
Jul 6, 4:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXIowa, Sauk115 min
Jul 6, 6:27 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXDane33 min
Jul 6, 6:41 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMKXSauk109 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.