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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 5, 20205 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 5, 2020, 3:53 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Sep 6, 2020, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 5, 2020, 3:53 PM CDT (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 6, 2020, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2020, 2:52 AM CDT
In force
18 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 20:57 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, 8.9 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 2020-09-05Temperature 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 2020-09-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 43 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
-235 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1621 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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965 
WHUS43 KMKX 052053
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
353 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

WIZ052-060-060900-
/O.NEW.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.200906T1400Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
353 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM
CDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Lakeshore Flood Advisory...Which is in effect from 9 AM Sunday to
1 AM CDT Monday. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued.
This Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming conditions is
in effect from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. 

* Winds...South to southeast winds increasing to 15 to 30 mph with 
a few gusts to 35 mph. 

* Waves...Building to 5 to 8 feet on Sunday. 

* 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 Port Washington.  
  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...

* Impacts...Localized flooding of low areas is possible along the 
shore along with erosion. Stay away from river outlets into Lake 
Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-060900-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
353 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming conditions...Which
is in effect from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening.  Waves are expected to 
  build to 4 to 6 feet. 

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

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee south to Kenosha. 

Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include... 

     Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

Kavinsky
6 follow-up statements
128 
WHUS43 KMKX 060143
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

WIZ052-060-061345-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.200906T1400Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
1 AM CDT MONDAY...

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Winds...South to southeast winds increasing to 15 to 30 mph 
  with a few gusts to 35 mph.

* Waves...Building to 5 to 8 feet on Sunday.

* 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 Port Washington. 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...

* Impacts...Localized flooding of low areas is possible along 
  the shore along with erosion. Stay away from river outlets 
  into Lake Michigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-061345-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 5 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* HIGH WAVE ACTION... Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Conditions are life threatening. Waves are expected 
  to build to 4 to 6 feet. 

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

* LOCATION...Beaches from Milwaukee south to Kenosha.

Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include...

    Atwater Beach in Milwaukee...

    Bradford Beach in Milwaukee...

    North Beach in Racine...

    Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

    Southport Park Beach in Kenosha...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
791 
WHUS43 KMKX 060807
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
307 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WIZ052-060-061615-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.200906T1400Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
307 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves of 
  5 to 8 feet are forecast.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, and Ozaukee 
  counties.

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from 9 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...High waves and onshore winds will result in an 
  increased risk of lakeshore flooding and shoreline erosion 
  along the Lake Michigan shore. High lake water may affect 
  parking lots and roads along Lake Michigan. Low lying areas 
  may become flooded. In addition, river flooding will be 
  possible near rivers that have an outlet into Lake Michigan, 
  including the Sheboygan, Black, Milwaukee, Root, and Pike 
  Rivers. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves and onshore winds.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People on or near Lake Michigan shore should be prepared for
possible lakeshore flooding and minor erosion and take the
appropriate action.  Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls.  Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-061615-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
307 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected. 
  Waves of 3 to 5 feet are forecast. 

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and 
  Kenosha counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls.  Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$
355 
WHUS43 KMKX 061336
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
836 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WIZ052-060-070145-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.200906T1400Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
836 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding is possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves will build to
  4 to 8 today.  

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, and Ozaukee 
  counties. 

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this 
  morning to 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from 9 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...High waves and onshore winds will result in an 
  increased risk of lakeshore flooding and shoreline erosion 
  along the Lake Michigan shore. High lake water may affect 
  parking lots and roads along Lake Michigan. Low lying areas 
  may become flooded. In addition, river flooding will be 
  possible near rivers that have an outlet into Lake Michigan, 
  including the Sheboygan, Black, Milwaukee, Root, and Pike 
  Rivers. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People on or near Lake Michigan shore should be prepared for
possible lakeshore flooding and minor erosion and take the
appropriate action.  Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls.  Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-070145-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.200906T1400Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
836 AM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves 
  will build to 3 to 6 feet along the shore today.  

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and 
  Kenosha counties. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers,
breakwalls and river outlets.  Strong structural and longshore 
currents are expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

Kavinsky
475 
WHUS43 KMKX 062010
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
310 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WIZ052-060-070815-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
310 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding is possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves will build 
  to 4 to 8 late this afternoon and evening.  

* WHERE...Beaches and lakeshore areas along Lake Michigan 
  in Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties. 

* WHEN...The Lakeshore Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 
  am CDT Monday. The Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect
  until late tonight.  

* IMPACTS...High waves and onshore winds will result in an 
  increased risk of lakeshore flooding and shoreline erosion 
  along the Lake Michigan shore. High lake water may affect 
  parking lots and roads along Lake Michigan. Low lying areas 
  may become flooded. In addition, river flooding will be 
  possible near rivers that have an outlet into Lake Michigan, 
  including the Sheboygan, Black, Milwaukee, Root, and Pike 
  Rivers. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People on or near Lake Michigan shore should be prepared for
possible lakeshore flooding and minor erosion and take the
appropriate action.  Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls.  Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-070815-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
310 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves 
  will build to 4 to 8 feet late this afternoon and evening along
  the shore.  

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and 
  Kenosha counties. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers,
breakwalls and river outlets.  Strong structural and longshore
currents are expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

Kavinsky
688 
WHUS43 KMKX 070116
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
816 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

WIZ052-060-070900-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
816 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore
  flooding is possible. For the Beach Hazards Statement, life
  threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves of 4 to 8
  feet will continue this evening. 

* WHERE...Dangerous swim conditions are possible at all Lake
  Michigan beaches. Lakeshore flooding will be most likely in
  Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties. 

* WHEN...The Lakeshore Flood Advisory remains in effect until 1 
  am CDT Monday. The Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect 
  until late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...High waves and onshore winds will result in an 
  increased risk of lakeshore flooding and shoreline erosion 
  along the Lake Michigan shore. High lake water may affect 
  parking lots and roads along Lake Michigan. Low lying areas 
  may become flooded. In addition, river flooding will be 
  possible near rivers that have an outlet into Lake Michigan, 
  including the Sheboygan, Black, Milwaukee, Root, and Pike 
  Rivers. Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high 
  waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People on or near Lake Michigan shore should be prepared for
possible lakeshore flooding and minor erosion and take the
appropriate action.  Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls.  Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-070900-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-200907T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
816 PM CDT Sun Sep 6 2020

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected. Waves 
  will build to 4 to 8 feet late this afternoon and evening 
  along the shore. 

* WHERE...All Lake Michigan beaches. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers,
breakwalls and river outlets.  Strong structural and longshore
currents are expected.  Rip currents are possible.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
743 
WHUS43 KMKX 070752
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
252 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2020

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-070900-
/O.CAN.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-200907T0900Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
252 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has cancelled
the Beach Hazards Statement. 

Winds have shifted offshore and waves will continue to subside.

$$


weather.gov/MKX

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 5, 2:47 AM CDTGale WatchMKX12 hr
Sep 5, 2:47 PM CDTGale WarningMKX37 hr
Sep 5, 3:53 PM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMKXOzaukee, Sheboygan33 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.