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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at May 27, 2021, 3:11 AM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 8:49 AM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 27, 2021, 3:11 AM CDT (08:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 27, 2021, 8:49 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 29, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 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 08:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1559 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
119
WHUS43 KMKX 270811
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
311 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-271615-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0001.210527T1800Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
311 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves increasing to 8 to 12 feet
and currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee,
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
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.
&&
$$8 follow-up statements
207
WHUS43 KMKX 271349
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
849 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-272200-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0001.210527T1349Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
849 AM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
FOR NORTH TO EAST FLOW USE:
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$979
WHUS43 KMKX 272002
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
302 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-281100-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
302 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include.
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
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.
&&
$$478
WHUS43 KMKX 280743
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
243 AM CDT Fri May 28 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-281545-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
243 AM CDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 8 to 12 feet continue and
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$495
WHUS43 KMKX 282100
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
400 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-290500-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
400 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 7 feet and currents are
expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Until 1PM CDT Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
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.
&&
$$342
WHUS43 KMKX 290237
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
937 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-291800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
937 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 7 feet and currents are
expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$844
WHUS43 KMKX 290845
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
345 AM CDT Sat May 29 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-291645-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
345 AM CDT Sat May 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 7 feet and currents are
expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
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.
&&
$$361
WHUS43 KMKX 291406
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
906 AM CDT Sat May 29 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-291800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
906 AM CDT Sat May 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves and currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include.
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$698 WHUS43 KMKX 291752 CFWMKX Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1252 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021 WIZ052-060-066-071-072-291900- /O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210529T1800Z/ Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha- 1252 PM CDT Sat May 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have weakened and waves have subsided early this afternoon and will allow the Beach Hazards to expire. However, moderate swim risk may continue through the remainder of the afternoon before subsiding by the evening. Remember a moderate or low risk does not mean no risk and continue to use caution if swimming, especially around piers and breakwalls. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 3:04 AM CDT | Gale Warning | MKX | 40 hr | |
| May 27, 8:47 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 4 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.