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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Milwaukee, WI
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.
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
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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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.
&&
$$
MBK10 follow-up statements
282
WHUS43 KMKX 310740
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
240 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
WIZ066-071-072-312300-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
240 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$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.
&&
$$
DDV773
WHUS43 KMKX 311949
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
249 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
WIZ066-071-072-010400-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0010.210901T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
249 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From this evening into Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include:
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha....
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$
DDV407
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.
&&
$$
Kavinsky556
WHUS43 KMKX 010852
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
WIZ066-071-072-011700-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210902T0900Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet causing dangerous
currents is expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include:
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha....
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 7:16 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 60 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.