< Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 17:04

Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 17:04

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 7:04PM CDT until May 23 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 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.
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