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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Milwaukee, WI

May 27, 20215 counties in Wisconsin

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2021-05-27Temperature 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 2021-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 3:04 AM CDTGale WarningMKX40 hr
May 27, 8:47 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX4 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.