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Beach Hazards Statement 12, NWS Milwaukee, WI

August 28, 20235 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 28, 2023, 2:38 PM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 29, 2023, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 28, 2023, 2:38 PM CDT (19:38 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 29, 2023, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 30, 2023, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
30 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 19:43 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 12:00Z, 7.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2023-08-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2023-08-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1393 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

164 
WHUS43 KMKX 281938
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

WIZ052-060-290345-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
238 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon 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    

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-290345-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
238 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 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 

     Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

     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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
966 
WHUS43 KMKX 290219
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
919 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

WIZ052-060-291030-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
919 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon 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:

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Deland Park Beach in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...


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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-291030-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
919 PM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 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:

     Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

     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.

&&

$$
778 
WHUS43 KMKX 290825
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
325 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

WIZ052-060-291630-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
325 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon 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 
  

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

     

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-291630-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
325 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 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 
  
     Big Bay Beach in the Village of Whitefish Bay...

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     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.

&&

$$
056 
WHUS43 KMKX 291428
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
928 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

WIZ052-060-292230-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
928 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon 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  

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...


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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-292230-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
928 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Wednesday 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 

     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.

&&

$$
384 
WHUS43 KMKX 292008
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
308 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

WIZ052-060-300415-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
308 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...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   

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-300415-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.230829T2100Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
308 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

     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.

&&

$$
601 
WHUS43 KMKX 300150
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
850 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

WIZ052-060-301000-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
850 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...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.

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     Blue Harbor Beach in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...


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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-301000-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
850 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     Bender Beach in Oak Creek...

     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.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS43 KMKX 300825
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
325 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

WIZ052-060-301630-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
325 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...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 
  

     Vollrath Park in Sheboygan...

     North Beach in Port Washington...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

     

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-301630-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
325 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 
  

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     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.

&&

$$
302 
WHUS43 KMKX 301342
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
842 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

WIZ052-060-301800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230830T1800Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-
842 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this 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...

     Harrington State Park Beaches...

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.

&&

$$

WIZ066-071-072-302145-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
842 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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 

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     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.

&&

$$
681 
WHUS43 KMKX 301842
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
142 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

WIZ066-071-072-310000-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
142 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.     

     Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee...

     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.

&&

$$
762 
WHUS43 KMKX 302206
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
506 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

WIZ066-071-072-310300-
/O.EXT.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0300Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
506 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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 
  
     Atwater Beach in Village of Shorewood...

     Grant Park 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.

&&

$$
619 
WHUS43 KMKX 310251
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
951 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

WIZ066-071-072-310400-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230831T0300Z/
Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
951 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

Wave heights have fallen to around 3 feet resulting in Moderate
Swim Risk conditions. Heights will continue to fall to around 1 to
2 feet by Thursday morning.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Aug 28, 10:27 AM CDT, 4 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 28, 10:27 AM CDT, 4 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1027 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

.UPDATE...
(Issued 1030 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023)

A few pockets of clouds with even a few showers are in central
Wisconsin moving southeast. These showers are not likely reaching
the ground given dry low levels. Otherwise through this morning
clouds should gradually dissipate as drier air impacts these
clouds leaving mostly clear conditions this afternoon. However,
late tonight into Tuesday we will start to see the front push
through which will bring chances for precipitation and maybe even
some thunder to parts of southern Wisconsin. The northeast parts
of the CWA will feature the best chances (25-40%) while areas west
and south will see much lower chances (5-15%) as a result of dry
air really impacting moisture in the low levels further south.
There will still be plenty of dry air concerns to the northeast as
well but models at least hint at a little bit better moisture.
Tonight into Tuesday morning will be largely cloudy for much of
the eastern CWA but further west may see a bit more in the way of
clearing as the front clears through the region. Models indicate
at least some lake induced clouds behind the front as winds turn
northeasterly and perhaps even a chance for some frictional/
directional convergence near the lake bringing an isolated shower
or two (~15%). Otherwise it will remain dry the rest of the day
Tuesday.

Kuroski

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Issued 403 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023)

Today through Tuesday:

Quiet conditions with light southerly winds and some diurnal cumulus
are expected across southern WI today. High temperatures around 80
are expected given WAA associated with the southerly winds and
heating this afternoon.

Attention then turns to a cold front associated with low pressure
currently over northern MN. The low is expected to move across
northern WI this evening and overnight into Tuesday, with the cold
front moving across our area between 10pm and 10am. Mainly showers
are expected along this front given low level frontal forcing,
upward vertical motion associated with the mid-level shortwave
trough, and a lack of daytime heating. However, despite the lack of
heating, a few hundred J/kg of elevated CAPE and around 30kt of 0-
6km bulk shear are expected along the front, so can't rule out
thunder in any of the showers that develop. CAMs are suggesting some
low level convergence is possible along the lakeshore Tuesday
afternoon after the front passes, so have left mentions of showers
and storms.

There has been a trend in the GFS and Euro to keep the majority of
of precipitation across northeastern WI closer to the low and better
upper level forcing, keeping much of southern WI dry as the front
moves through. This trend is something to monitor but given the NAM
and CAMs still suggest development across our area as well as the
reasons above, have left chances for at least showers across much
of the area while favoring higher chances across locations in our
northeastern CWA.

After the front passes on Tuesday, winds will become northerly and a
bit breezy with partly cloudy skies. Highs on Tuesday are expected
to be in the mid to upper 70s.

Falkinham

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Issued 403 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023)

Tuesday night through Sunday:

High pressure will move in on the heels of the departing trough
Tuesday night into Wednesday. Some clouds may linger along the Lake
Michigan shoreline as an 850mb thermal trough makes a southeast
swipe over Lake Michigan and promotes favorable delta-T's for low
clouds. Skies should gradually clear going into the afternoon, and a
nice day should take hold, as northeast winds off of the lake
moderate temperatures and keep daytime dew points comfortable.
Wednesday night may feel fall-like as clear skies, subsidence, and
dry air will allow temperatures to reach the upper 40s.

Thursday should feature more clear skies as the high pressure
continues to exert its influence as it shifts east. Winds will come
around to southerly and heights should rise, promoting warmer
daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Going into the end of next week, a large ridge is expected to build
over the center of the United States, promoting heat again for much
of the midwest. Winds will become southwesterly on Friday and
temperatures should rise into the low to mid 80s, before the blast
furnace kicks in next weekend and temperatures rise into the low 90s
for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Continuing southwest to west winds
will keep potential lake breezes pinned to the Lake Michigan
shoreline. As it stands right now, dew points will be in the 60s
amid modest breezes, limiting heat index concerns.

Currently, models do not suggest any meaningful rain chances in the
extended period, and drought will persist.

CMiller

&&

.AVIATION...
(Issued 1030 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023)

Largely quiet on the aviation side of things. TAFs will remain VFR
through the period with any clouds today being VFR. Clearing skies
later today prior to a front coming through later tonight into
Tuesday. We may see a few showers and isolated rumbles of thunder
but they will largely be restricted further north (25-40%) with
limited chances further south (~10%). There is also chances for
some MVFR CIGS in east-central WI but chances remain around 50%.
Otherwise expect light south to southeast winds to turn more
breezy to the north to northeast behind the front through the day
Tuesday.

Kuroski

&&

.MARINE...
(Issued 403 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023)

Light southerly winds are expected today ahead of low pressure that
will move across northern WI tonight. A cold front associated with
the low will move southeast across Lake Michigan tonight, bringing
shower and storm chances over the lake as it does. Winds will then
become northerly and breezy on Tuesday with building waves across
much of the lake, reaching 7 to 8 feet across central parts of the
lake. Winds will decrease Tuesday night into Wednesday with waves
subsiding as they do.

Falkinham

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...None.
&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 28, 4:14 AM CDT, 10 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
414 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-290915-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
414 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small chance for thunderstorms tonight through Tuesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-290915-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
414 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters
from Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Small chance for thunderstorms tonight through Tuesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Small craft conditions are possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-290915-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
414 AM CDT Mon Aug 28 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Chance of thunderstorms tonight into Tuesday. Highest chances
across northern Lake Michigan.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Gusty winds around 25 knots and waves 7 to 8 feet are expected
across Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 28, 2:40 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX55 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.