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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Green Bay, WI

August 5, 2024Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 5, 2024, 10:20 AM CDT for Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 5, 2024, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 5, 2024, 10:20 AM CDT (15:20 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 5, 2024, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 7, 2024, 3:48 AM CDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Kewaunee County, WI, Manitowoc County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:20 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 12:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 45 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 2024-08-05Temperature 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°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 2024-08-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 55 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
801 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

045 
WHUS43 KGRB 051520
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1020 AM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

WIZ040-050-052330-
/O.NEW.KGRB.BH.S.0007.240806T0300Z-240806T1800Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1020 AM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents are expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
215 
WHUS43 KGRB 052043
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
343 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

WIZ040-050-060445-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0007.240806T0300Z-240806T1800Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
343 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
670 
WHUS43 KGRB 060320
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1020 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

WIZ040-050-061130-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240806T1800Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1020 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024

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

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS43 KGRB 060807
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
307 AM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

WIZ040-050-061800-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0600Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
307 AM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

JLA
912 
WHUS43 KGRB 061743
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1243 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

WIZ040-050-070145-
/O.EXT.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1243 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
772 
WHUS43 KGRB 061758
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1258 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

WIZ040-050-070900-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1258 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
337 
WHUS43 KGRB 062037
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
337 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

WIZ040-050-070445-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
337 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
069 
WHUS43 KGRB 070332
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1032 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

WIZ040-050-070900-
/O.CON.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
1032 PM CDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...High waves and strong currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong 
  currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves 
  can sweep people off piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most 
  susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include... 
  Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County. 
  Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS43 KGRB 070848
CFWGRB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
348 AM CDT Wed Aug 7 2024

WIZ040-050-071000-
/O.CAN.KGRB.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240807T0900Z/
Kewaunee-Manitowoc-
348 AM CDT Wed Aug 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 4, 10:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBKewaunee43 min
Aug 4, 10:58 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningGRB32 min
Aug 4, 11:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBCalumet53 min
Aug 5, 12:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBCalumet36 min
Aug 5, 2:35 AM CDTFlood WatchGRBBrown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marathon, Outagamie and 6 more25 hr
Aug 5, 10:19 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB41 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.