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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 21, 2021, 1:33 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2021, 1:33 PM CDT (18:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 22, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 18 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 18:35 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, 6.6 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
- 144 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 868 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 84 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
781
WHUS43 KMKX 211833
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
133 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-220245-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0009.210822T0600Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
133 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous
currents are expected, caused by northerly to northeasterly
wind gusts to 30 miles per hour.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee,
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Sunday through Sunday 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
FOR NORTH TO EAST FLOW USE:
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
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.
&&
$$6 follow-up statements
147
WHUS43 KMKX 211840 CCA
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
140 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-220245-
/O.COR.KMKX.BH.S.0009.210822T0600Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
140 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous
currents are expected, caused by northerly to northeasterly
wind gusts to 30 miles per hour.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee,
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include:
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$801
WHUS43 KMKX 220206
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
906 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-221015-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0009.210822T0600Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
906 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous
currents are expected, caused by north to northeast wind gusts
to 30 miles per hour.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee,
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Sunday through Sunday 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...
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
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.
&&
$$183
WHUS43 KMKX 220842
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
342 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-222100-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
342 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves up to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include:
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$749
WHUS43 KMKX 221451
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
951 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-222300-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
951 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves up to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through 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...
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
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.
&&
$$783
WHUS43 KMKX 221956
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
256 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230000-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
256 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves up to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine,
Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Harrington State Park Beaches...
Bayview Beach in Milwaukee...
Grant Park Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$535 WHUS43 KMKX 222358 CFWMKX Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 658 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 WIZ052-060-066-071-072-230100- /O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/ Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha- 658 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Winds and waves will continue to weaken into this evening, which will gradually reduce the risk for dangerous swimming conditions. Moderate swim risk conditions are still expected this evening, before becoming low later tonight. Stay out of the water this evening, as the winds and waves slowly decrease. $$ Wood
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 4:08 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 39 hr | |
| Aug 21, 5:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Milwaukee, Racine | 46 min |
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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.