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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 21, 20215 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 21, 2021, 1:51 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Sep 21, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 56 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2021, 1:51 PM CDT (18:51 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 21, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 24, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
In force
56 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 18:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 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 12:00Z on 2021-09-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-09-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -157 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
655 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-157 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-20 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

868 
WHUS43 KMKX 211851
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
151 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-220300-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0013.210921T2100Z-210923T2100Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
151 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 6 to 9 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Shoop Park 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
879 
WHUS43 KMKX 220158
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
858 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-221000-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
858 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 9 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS43 KMKX 220811
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
311 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-221615-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
311 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 6 to 8 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
806 
WHUS43 KMKX 221408
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
908 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-222215-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210923T2100Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
908 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 6 to 8 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
DDV
321 
WHUS43 KMKX 221941
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
241 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230345-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
241 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT INTO THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 9 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Into Thursday evening.

* 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
628 
WHUS43 KMKX 230139
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
839 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230945-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
839 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 7 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS43 KMKX 230900
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
400 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-231700-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
400 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 7 PM this evening.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

MRC
468 
WHUS43 KMKX 231402
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
902 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-232215-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
902 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 7 PM this evening.

* 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...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
779 
WHUS43 KMKX 231931
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
231 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-240345-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
231 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT 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:      

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$
114 
WHUS43 KMKX 232205
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
505 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-240500-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210924T0500Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
505 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT 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 

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...

     Mckinley 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 20, 7:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXIowa, Sauk38 min
Sep 20, 7:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Sauk44 min
Sep 20, 7:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXIowa31 min
Sep 20, 8:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXMarquette37 min
Sep 20, 8:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXColumbia, Sauk38 min
Sep 20, 9:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXLafayette46 min
Sep 20, 9:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Dodge24 min
Sep 20, 9:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXDane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette38 min
Sep 20, 9:24 PM CDTTornado WarningMKXDane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette24 min
Sep 20, 9:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen Lake46 min
Sep 20, 10:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen41 min
Sep 20, 10:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXJefferson48 min
Sep 20, 10:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXDane, Jefferson20 min
Sep 21, 3:04 AM CDTGale WatchMKX11 hr
Sep 21, 1:48 PM CDTGale WarningMKX50 hr
Sep 21, 1:48 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX17 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.