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Beach Hazards Statement 15, NWS Milwaukee, WI

July 31, 20265 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 31, 2026, 1:02 AM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 1, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 31, 2026, 1:02 AM CDT (06:02 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 1, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
45 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 06:04 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 272 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-07-31Temperature 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-07-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -41 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1119 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

856 
WHUS43 KMKX 310602
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
102 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-311415-
/O.NEW.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
102 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
309 
WHUS43 KMKX 311107
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
607 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-311915-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
607 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
479 
WHUS43 KMKX 311341
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
841 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-312145-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
841 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
499 
WHUS43 KMKX 311955
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
255 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-010400-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
255 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
992 
WHUS43 KMKX 312207
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
507 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-010615-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
507 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT
SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT Saturday through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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
402 
WHUS43 KMKX 010552
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1252 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-011400-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.260801T0900Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1252 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM CDT early this morning through late Sunday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
320 
WHUS43 KMKX 010957
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
457 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-011800-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
457 AM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Today through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
365 
WHUS43 KMKX 011738
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1238 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-020145-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1238 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Today through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$

Sheppard
076 
WHUS43 KMKX 012201
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
501 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-020615-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
501 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
638 
WHUS43 KMKX 020409
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1109 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-021215-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1109 PM CDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
979 
WHUS43 KMKX 021025
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
525 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-021830-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
525 AM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
318 
WHUS43 KMKX 021720
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1220 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-030130-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1220 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$

Sheppard
417 
WHUS43 KMKX 022220
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
520 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-030600-
/O.CON.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
520 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to 
  high waves and onshore winds.

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.

&&

$$
215 
WHUS43 KMKX 030552
CFWMKX

Lakeshore Hazard Message
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1252 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

WIZ052-060-066-071-072-030700-
/O.EXP.KMKX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260803T0600Z/
Sheboygan-Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
1252 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Winds have diminished and waves will continue to diminish below
criteria tonight. Therefore the Beach Hazards Statement will be 
allowed to expire.

$$

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 Jul 30, 7:19 PM CDT, 5 hours 43 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Increasing chances for showers and weak thunderstorms at times from Friday morning through Friday night (80-95% chances). Chances gradually taper down through Saturday.
  • Breezy onshore winds will lead to high waves and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches this weekend, with Moderate to High Swim Risk conditions possible Saturday and Sunday.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 30, 7:19 PM CDT, 5 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
719 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Increasing chances for showers and weak thunderstorms at
  times from Friday morning through Friday night (80-95%
  chances). Chances gradually taper down through Saturday.

- Breezy onshore winds will lead to high waves and dangerous
  currents at Lake Michigan beaches this weekend, with Moderate
  to High Swim Risk conditions possible Saturday and Sunday.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 720 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Quiet and calm conditions through tonight. An isolated shower
across far southwestern Wisconsin cannot be ruled out, but
chances are very low (10-15%). Otherwise, expecting increasing
cloud cover and light winds.

MH

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 200 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Tonight through Saturday:

Dry weather continues for the rest of today through tonight, with
high pressure overhead shifting southeast into the Ohio River
Valley. Simultaneously, a positively-tilted 500mb trough swings
southeastward across the upper Midwest. Corresponding surface low
pressure deepens over IA on Friday and continues east through
IL on Saturday. The slow-moving nature of this low coupled with
steady isentropic upglide through its precip shield and ~2" PWAT
values will make it a very efficient rain-maker for portions of
the midwest. The exact track of the system (further north/south in
IA and IL) will heavily influence the amount of rainfall we get
here in southern WI, and a sharp cutoff between a few light
showers (further north) and a drought-busting long-duration
rainfall (further south and west) could easily set up near or
within our CWA. That said, model guidance is beginning to
converge on the system track.

Regardless of the track of the low, we don't expect strong to
severe thunderstorms in southern WI given the lack return flow
and limited MUCAPE (most guidance 500 joules or less). The only
concerns would be the potential for localized heavy rainfall
(level 2 out of 4 risk along and west of the I-90 corridor) and
a chance for lightning.

A gradual southwest to northeast arrival of rain chances unfolds
through the daytime hours on Friday. Activity would then peak
in intensity / coverage later Friday through Friday night, and
slowly diminish through Saturday.

Breezy onshore winds associated with the low will lead to
Moderate or High Swim Risk conditions on Lake Michigan beaches
late Friday night through this weekend, especially from
Milwaukee county southward.

Sheppard

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 200 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Saturday night through Thursday:

Dry weather expected Sunday into Monday as high pressure settles
over the upper Great Lakes. Temperatures begin a gradual uptrend
early next week as a ridge in the upper jet builds east into the
region. The warmth would likely peak on Tuesday as the upper ridge
axis passes, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s
possible, with dewpoints in the upper 60s to around 70. An
approaching longwave trough will allow some diffluent flow to
overspread the region Tuesday PM (10-20% shower/storm chances),
intensifying Tuesday night into Wednesday as the right entrance
of an associated jet streak passes by (25-35% shower/storm
chances). The surface pressure response to these features is
certainly not looking organized on model guidance, hence our
confidence in rainfall with it remains low. The longwave pattern
in the jet looks to remain predominantly zonal through next
week, suggesting mostly dry weather and near normal to slightly
above normal temperatures (highs in the low to mid 80s) for
late next week. That said, the proximity of the jet and smaller
perturbations within it merit some continued ~25% precip chances
into Thursday.

Sheppard

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 720 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

VFR conditions expected throughout tonight and into Friday, with
rainfall developing and progressing eastward through the day
Friday. Ceilings are expected to remain VFR, but drops in
visibility to MVFR are expected. By Friday evening, expect
steady rainfall across all of southern Wisconsin, with isolated
embedded lightning.

Light and variable winds are expected tonight, becoming
southeasterly and increasing to around 10 kt into Friday. Winds
will continue to increase into Friday evening.

MH

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 200 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

Light and variable winds will take on a southerly component this
afternoon as high pressure around 30.0 inches starts to drift
toward the Lower Great Lakes. Low pressure around 29.7 inches will
track across Iowa Friday and through Illinois Saturday. The
approaching area of low pressure will bring chances for showers
and a few thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Severe weather is
not expected in any of this activity. Breezy northeast winds
will develop Saturday and should continue through Sunday
as high pressure of 30.0 inches builds over Lake Superior. A
few gusts upwards of 30 kt will be possible over the southern
half of the lake.

For nearshore zones from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor, the gusty
northeast winds and building waves are likely to reach Small
Craft Advisory levels at times Saturday through Sunday night.

Sheppard

&&

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

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 30, 12:50 PM CDT, 12 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-311800-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

There are chances for thunderstorms at times Friday morning
through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-311800-
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-
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

There are chances for thunderstorms at times Friday afternoon
through Saturday.

Winds and waves may approach Small Craft Advisory levels at times
this weekend.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-311800-
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-
1250 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

There are chances for thunderstorms Friday and Saturday.

Sheppard

www.weather.gov/mkx

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 31, 1:05 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX72 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in Wisconsin, 2026Every beach hazards statement in 2026

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.