< Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 18:58

Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 18:58

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 8:58PM CDT until May 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through early 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: 
Sheboygan; Ozaukee; Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI