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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Milwaukee, WI

August 30, 2021Kenosha County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 30, 2021, 7:13 PM CDT for Kenosha County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2021, 7:13 PM CDT (00:13 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 31, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Kenosha County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:15 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, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 191 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 2021-08-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-08-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 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
1905 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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045 
WHUS43 KMKX 310013
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
713 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

WIZ066-071-072-310815-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
713 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday 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:  
   
     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

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.

&&

$$
MBK
10 follow-up statements
282 
WHUS43 KMKX 310740
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
240 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

WIZ066-071-072-312300-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
240 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday 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
 
     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...


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.

&&

$$
313 
WHUS43 KMKX 311400
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
900 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

WIZ066-071-072-312200-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
900 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday 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:     

     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

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.

&&

$$
DDV
773 
WHUS43 KMKX 311949
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
249 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

WIZ066-071-072-010400-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
249 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening into Wednesday 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:     

     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha....

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.

&&

$$
DDV
407 
WHUS43 KMKX 010010
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
710 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

WIZ066-071-072-010815-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
710 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet causing dangerous 
  currents is expected.

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

* WHEN...From this evening into Wednesday 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:

     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha....


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.

&&

$$

Kavinsky
556 
WHUS43 KMKX 010852
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

WIZ066-071-072-011700-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet causing dangerous 
  currents is expected.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include: 
  
	 Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha....

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.

&&

$$
266 
WHUS43 KMKX 011426
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
926 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

WIZ066-071-072-012230-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
926 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

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

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include 

     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

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.

&&

$$
801 
WHUS43 KMKX 011944
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
244 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

WIZ066-071-072-020945-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
244 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 
     
     Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

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.

&&

$$
084 
WHUS43 KMKX 020227
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
927 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

WIZ066-071-072-021030-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
927 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 4 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 
  
     Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

    

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.

&&

$$
337 
WHUS43 KMKX 020852
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
352 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

WIZ066-071-072-021200-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
352 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 4 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 
  
  	 Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...

     North Beach in Racine...

     Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...

     Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...

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.

&&

$$
954 
WHUS43 KMKX 021134
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
634 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

WIZ066-071-072-021245-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
634 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

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

Waves have come down to levels safe for swimming and the Beach Hazards 
Statement will be allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 7:16 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX60 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.