Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 4:33PM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI