Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Milwaukee, WI ∙ Kenosha, WI ∙ Racine, WI ∙ West Allis, WI ∙ Paris, WI ∙ Cedar Grove, WI ∙ Wheatland, WI ∙ Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, WI ∙ Russell, WI ∙ Wilmot, WI

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 201 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly exposed beaches, piers, and/or breakwalls will be most vulnerable to these dangerous currents. Breezy north to northeast winds and building waves are expected. 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.

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