Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 121 PM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM CDT this afternoon through Wednesday 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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