Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Milwaukee, WI ∙ Kenosha, WI ∙ Racine, WI ∙ West Allis, WI ∙ Camp Lake, WI ∙ Somers, WI ∙ Benet Lake, WI ∙ Mount Pleasant, WI ∙ Raymond, WI ∙ Burlington, WI

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1239 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 4 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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.

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