Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Milwaukee, WI ∙ Kenosha, WI ∙ Racine, WI ∙ West Allis, WI ∙ Bristol, WI ∙ Fox Point, WI ∙ Burlington Municipal Airport, WI ∙ Saukville, WI ∙ New Munster, WI ∙ Howards Grove, WI

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 347 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 9 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest waves expected near Wind Point. 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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