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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 10, 2022, 3:24 AM CDT for Kenosha County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 11, 2022, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 28 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2022, 3:24 AM CDT (08:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 11, 2022, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 12, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 28 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 08:22 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, 8.4 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
- 1361 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
584
WHUS43 KMKX 100824
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
324 AM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
WIZ066-071-072-102200-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0007.220811T0800Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
324 AM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday 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
Mckinley 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.
&&
$$9 follow-up statements
715
WHUS43 KMKX 101412
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
912 AM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
WIZ066-071-072-102215-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.220811T0800Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
912 AM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 4 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$095
WHUS43 KMKX 101935
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
WIZ066-071-072-110345-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.220811T0800Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
235 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 late tonight through Friday 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...
Grant Park 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.
&&
$$835
WHUS43 KMKX 110240
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
940 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
WIZ066-071-072-111045-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.220811T0800Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
940 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CDT
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include.
Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$506
WHUS43 KMKX 110819
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
319 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
WIZ066-071-072-111630-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
319 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to a
combination of dangerous currents and high waves with persistent
onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches will be susceptible to the
dangerous swimming conditions. This includes but is not limited
to
Mckinley 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.
&&
$$333
WHUS43 KMKX 111358
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
858 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
WIZ066-071-072-112200-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
858 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to a
combination of dangerous currents and high waves with
persistent onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...
Doctors Beach in the Village of Fox Point...
North Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$
Wood968
WHUS43 KMKX 112034
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
334 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
WIZ066-071-072-120445-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
334 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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 Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to a
combination of dangerous currents and high waves with
persistent 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...
North Beach in Port Washington...
Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...
Parkway 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.
&&
$$
Wood158
WHUS43 KMKX 120313
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1013 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
WIZ066-071-072-121115-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1013 PM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include
Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...
North Beach in Racine...
Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine...
Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
&&
$$773
WHUS43 KMKX 120846
CFWMKX
Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
346 AM CDT Fri Aug 12 2022
WIZ066-071-072-121200-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
346 AM CDT Fri Aug 12 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 2 to 4 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Racine, and
Kenosha counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this 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
Mckinley 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.
&&
$$751 WHUS43 KMKX 121157 CFWMKX Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 657 AM CDT Fri Aug 12 2022 WIZ066-071-072-121300- /O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220812T1200Z/ Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha- 657 AM CDT Fri Aug 12 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Waves will continue to decrease this morning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 3:23 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 52 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.