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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Milwaukee, WI

August 2, 20205 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 2, 2020, 3:19 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 2, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 2, 2020, 3:19 PM CDT (20:19 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 2, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 4, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
39 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 20:19 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 272 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2020-08-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 23 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2020-08-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
23 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-49 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1455 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

727 
WHUS43 KMKX 022019
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
319 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

WIZ066-071-072-030830-
/O.NEW.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0007.200803T0600Z-200805T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
319 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT MONDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Lakeshore Flood Advisory...Which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to
7 AM CDT Tuesday. 

Also, a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued. This Beach 
Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming conditions is
in effect from 1 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday evening. 

* Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots will become northeast tonight
  and increase to 15 to 25 knots on Monday. 

* Waves...Building to 3 to 6 feet tonight and occasionally reach 6 to 8 
  feet on Monday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake Michigan 
  beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* LOCATION...Beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. 

Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include... 

     Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...   

* Impacts...Localized flooding is possible along the lakeshore from 
pounding waves and record high water levels on Lake Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-030830-
/O.NEW.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0007.200803T0300Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
319 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Lakeshore Flood Advisory...Which is in effect from 7 AM Monday to
7 AM CDT Tuesday. 

Also, a Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued for Sheboygan and 
Ozaukee Counties.  This Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous 
swimming conditions is in effect from 10 PM CDT this evening through 
Tuesday evening. 

* Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots will become northeast tonight
  and increase to 15 to 25 knots on Monday. 

* Waves...Building to 3 to 6 feet tonight and occasionally reaching 6 to 8 
  feet on Monday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake Michigan
  beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* LOCATION...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties.
  Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include... 

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

* Impacts...Localized flooding is possible along the lakeshore from 
  pounding waves and record high water levels on Lake Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate 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.

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.


&&

$$
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MBK
9 follow-up statements
099 
WHUS43 KMKX 030145
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
845 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

WIZ066-071-072-031345-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.200803T0600Z-200805T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
845 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT MONDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

Also, a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued. This Beach
Hazards Statement for dangerous swimming conditions is in effect
from 1 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday evening.

* Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots will become northeast 
  tonight and increase to 15 to 25 knots on Monday. 

* Waves...Building to 3 to 6 feet tonight and occasionally reaching 
  6 to 8 feet on Monday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.

Beaches with particularly dangerous conditions include...

    Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

    Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

    Shoop Park Beach in Racine...

    Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

* Impacts...Localized flooding is possible along the lakeshore 
  from pounding waves and record high water levels on Lake 
  Michigan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-031345-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.200803T0300Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
845 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

Also, a Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued for
Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.  This Beach Hazards Statement for
dangerous swimming conditions is in effect from 10 PM CDT this
evening through Tuesday evening.

* Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots will become northeast 
  tonight and increase to 15 to 25 knots on Monday. 

* Waves...Building to 3 to 6 feet tonight and occasionally 
  reaching 6 to 8 feet on Monday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan and 
  Ozaukee counties. Beaches with particularly dangerous 
  conditions include... 

    Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

    Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

    Harrington State Park Beaches...

* Impacts...Localized flooding is possible along the lakeshore 
  from pounding waves and record high water levels on Lake 
  Michigan. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lakeshore Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds will
generate 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.

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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/MKX
185 
WHUS43 KMKX 030930
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
430 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

WIZ071-072-031730-
/O.EXT.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
430 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 mph 
  on Tuesday.

* Waves...Building to 6 to 8 feet today, locally up to 9 feet near
  Wind Point. Waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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
  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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-066-031730-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.200803T1200Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-
430 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 mph
  on Tuesday.

* Waves...Building to 5 to 7 feet today, then subsiding to 3 to 5
  feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* LOCATION...Beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.

* 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, and Milwaukee 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.

&&

$$

MRC
856 
WHUS43 KMKX 031446
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
946 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

WIZ052-060-066-040300-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-
946 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. 

* WHERE...Lake Michigan lakeshore in Milwaukee, Sheboygan, 
  and Ozaukee counties. 

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening. 

* Winds...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots 
  becoming north to northeast, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph later 
  Tuesday. 

* Waves...4 to 8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to be life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.

* 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, and Milwaukee 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.

&&

$$

WIZ071-072-040300-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
946 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. 

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening. 

* Winds...Northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 knots
  becoming north to northeast today, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph 
  later Tuesday. 

* Waves...4 to 8 feet, locally up to 9 feet near Wind Point. 
  Waves subsiding to 3 to 6 feet on Tuesday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* 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 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.

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

MBK
491 
WHUS43 KMKX 032024
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
324 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

WIZ052-060-066-040830-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-
324 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, pockets of minor 
  lakeshore flooding is expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  life threatening waves and currents are expected. 

* WHERE...Lake Michigan lakeshore in Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and 
  Ozaukee counties. 

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening. 

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late Tuesday. 

* Waves...4 to 8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to be life threatening. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* LOCATION...Beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.

* 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, and Milwaukee 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.

&&

$$

WIZ071-072-040830-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
324 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected. 

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

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening. 

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late Tuesday. 

* Waves...4 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday. 

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday. 

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 

* 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 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.

&&

$$
weather.gov/MKX

MBK
382 
WHUS43 KMKX 040217
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

WIZ052-060-066-041030-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, pockets of minor 
  lakeshore flooding is expected. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, life threatening waves and currents are expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan beaches and lakeshore in Milwaukee, 
  Sheboygan, and Ozaukee counties.

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late Tuesday.

* Waves...4 to 8 feet, then subsiding to 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to be life threatening.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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, and Milwaukee 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.

&&

$$

WIZ071-072-041030-
/O.CON.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor lakeshore 
  flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Life 
  threatening waves and currents are expected.

* WHERE...Lake Michigan beaches and lakeshore along Lake 
  Michigan in Racine and Kenosha counties.

* WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday 
  evening.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late Tuesday.

* Waves...4 to 8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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 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.

&&

$$
DDV
409 
WHUS43 KMKX 040818
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
318 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

WIZ066-041200-
/O.CAN.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
Milwaukee-
318 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late this morning.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet, then subsiding to 2 to 4 feet on Tuesday.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to be life threatening.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ071-072-041230-
/O.CAN.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
318 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late this afternoon.

* Waves...3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 5 feet this afternoon.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-060-040930-
/O.CAN.KMKX.LS.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
318 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The high waves have subsided and no longer pose an immediate threat
for the beaches or lakeshore area.

$$
829 
WHUS43 KMKX 041153
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
653 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

WIZ066-041300-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1200Z/
Milwaukee-
653 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The high waves that prompted the beach hazards statement have
diminished.

$$

WIZ071-072-041800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
653 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph, 
  diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late this afternoon.

* Waves...3 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 5 feet this afternoon.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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.

&&

$$
892 
WHUS43 KMKX 041420
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
920 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

WIZ071-072-041800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
920 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* Winds...North winds 10 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph 
  this afternoon.

* Waves...3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet this afternoon.

* HIGH WAVE ACTION...Large waves and dangerous currents are 
  expected. Swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches are 
  expected to become life threatening later tonight and continue 
  into Tuesday.

* STRONG STRUCTURAL AND LONGSHORE CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED at Lake 
  Michigan beaches. RIP CURRENTS ARE POSSIBLE.

* 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.

&&

$$
615 
WHUS43 KMKX 041801
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
101 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

WIZ071-072-041915-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200804T1800Z/
Racine-Kenosha-
101 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

A Moderate Swim risk is expected the remainder of the afternoon
with onshore winds and waves of 2 to 4 feet. Breaking waves and 
currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, 
breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with 
you in the water.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 2, 3:07 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX58 hr
Aug 2, 2:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXOzaukee32 min
Aug 2, 2:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXKenosha, Racine38 min
Aug 2, 3:19 PM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan36 hr
Aug 2, 4:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXKenosha26 min

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Beach Hazards Statements in Wisconsin, 2020Every beach hazards statement in 2020

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.